Brakes
Antilock system (ABS), parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, rotors, pulsation or vibration, squeaking, brake failure or wear.
What Owners Say
"Front caliper seizing at 110000 miles. Replacement part more expensive than conventional calipers due to a 4-piston design"
Anonymous, IL (2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4.0-L V6)"Original Toyota calipers failed at 40,000 miles (early). I am now on my second set of aftermarket calipers in 30,000 miles"
Anonymous, MD (2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4.7-L V8)"Both front 4 piston calipers were replaced due to not releasing the brake pads. Just this week both front rotors & pads were replaced at n/c including the labor. Previously the brakes were shuttering & vibrating while trying to stop. My mechanic stoo"
Anonymous, NJ (2005 Toyota 4Runner Sport 4.0-L V6)"Passenger side front caliper locked up, required replacement"
Charles H., VA (2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4.0-L V6)"Left front brake was dragging since it did not fully release"
R H., NY (2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4.0-L V6)"I went in originally for a rattle underneath the car. It was a rotting heat shield which they said was okay to just remove. Then they said the front disc brakes needed replacing and in replacing them they said the caliper "froze" on one side and it"
Deborah J., NY (2005 Toyota 4Runner Sport 4.0-L V6)"rusted"
Anonymous, ON (2005 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4.7-L V8)"I have exper. several caliper "failures" due to rust on the pistons which as been a cause of rapid break pad wear and in one case a loss of breaking"
Anonymous, RI (2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4.0-L V6)"Seized calipers"
Anonymous, MI (2005 Toyota 4Runner Sport 4.0-L V6)"Calipers overheated and locked up on front left and right (two separate incidences)"
Jim M., MI (2005 Toyota 4Runner Sport 4.0-L V6)"The Toyota 4Runner calipers last about 25,000 miles, or about a year and half before they fail. This is common and well documented on the Internet in areas that use road salt in the winter, Toyota refuses to address the problem"
Steven M., CT (2005 Toyota 4Runner Sport 4.0-L V6)"Front left seized at 100K, then front right at 125K and front left again at 155K"
Francis D., CT (2005 Toyota 4Runner Sport 4.0-L V6)"Front calipers routinely rust so bad that the lower Pistons seize and the calipers must be replaced. This has happened on 4 calipers in the last 100,000 miles. A significant design flaw"
Anonymous, WI (2005 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4.7-L V8)"difficult to replace rotors resulting in very expensive need to replace caliper"
Anonymous, KS (2005 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4.0-L V6)"Quite working stuck"
Anonymous, AZ (2005 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4.0-L V6)"The calipers seized up prematurely although they were not the original calipers."
Anonymous, OH (2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4.7-L V8)"The rear calipers seized up and caused significant overheating of the brakes. The calipers were approximately 5 years old as they had been previously replaced."
Anonymous, OH (2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4.7-L V8)"Leaked and needed replacing twice"
Mark S., AZ (2005 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4.0-L V6)"Right front caliper seized for second time in the 4 years I have owned this vehicle."
Thomas H., IL (2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4.0-L V6)"both front calipers failed froze within six months of each other. Replaced"
Stephen N., VA (2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4.0-L V6)"Front calipers seize up every 70k km or so, and require replacement. This is the third time for a 4Runner with 205k km."
Anonymous, BC (2005 Toyota 4Runner Sport 4.0-L V6)"Dealer said caliper needed to be replaced"
Anonymous, VA (2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4.0-L V6)"one side froze, replace both"
Anonymous, ME (2005 Toyota 4Runner Sport 4.0-L V6)"Both front calipers froze up a year apart of each other. Because ABS compensated, I didn't notice the problem until I replaced brake pads. One side was worn. The other was not. Then I could not depress the piston. Replaced the calipers"
Stephen N., VA (2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4.0-L V6)"Calipers on this 4Runner are known to fail"
Anonymous, FL (2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4.0-L V6)"rear brakes replaced"
Anonymous, MD (2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4.0-L V6)"Not really a problem"
Francis C., GA (2005 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4.0-L V6)"too much rust on body"
Anonymous, ON (2005 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4.7-L V8)"The rear axle breather vent failed causing the wheel seal to fail.2nd result is brake pads get oil so are contaminated. BUT, it was due for break pads"
Anonymous, AB (2005 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4.7-L V8)"Replace brake discs"
Jack S., AK (2005 Toyota 4Runner Sport 4.0-L V6)"Front brake pads needed replacement, mechanic recommened replacing rotors & calipers"
T R., VA (2005 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4.7-L V8)"The brakes were chirping, indicating excessive wear, and the front end began to vibrate when braking hard. Brought the vehicle to a dealership and they ended up replacing the front-end including 2 new wheel bearings, 2 rotors with calipers and fresh brake pads. This resolved all issues in the front-end."
Anonymous, (2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4.0-L V6)"I could drive about 50 yards before it alerted me."
Anonymous, NC (2005 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4.7-L V8)"excessive pad wear"
Thomas D., NH (2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4.0-L V6)"I've had to change brakes yearly on this vehicle. Only bothersome issue. Mainly back brakes."
Anonymous, WV (2005 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4.7-L V8)"As previously stated, The rotors and all other brake parts had to be replaced prematurely"
Anonymous, CA (2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4.7-L V8)"The entire front end got to a point where it would pulsate/vibrate whenever you came to a quick stop, along with the worn brake chirping, especially at higher speeds. I brought it to a dealership and after diagnosing the problem, it was recommended I replace the front brakes, both rotors and calipers and both front wheel bearings. Once that was completed, it eliminated ALL of those issues."
Anonymous, (2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4.0-L V6)"Never seem to get the brakes working correctly"
Mark S., AZ (2005 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4.0-L V6)"Brake line corroded and needed to be replaced"
Anonymous, WI (2005 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4.0-L V6)"Original set of front rotors had to be replaced due to premature failure of calipers. Second set of aftermarket rotors had to be replaced due to premature failure of aftermarket calipers"
Anonymous, MD (2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4.7-L V8)"After having front rotors and pads replaced I had excessive brake dust while in Florida. Returned home to find out the 4 piston calipers were sticking and not releasing the pads. Both front calipers replaced. I just had both front pads & rotors repla"
Anonymous, NJ (2005 Toyota 4Runner Sport 4.0-L V6)"Rotors were warped and had to be turned twice to smooth out"
Tammy S., CA (2005 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4.0-L V6)"rotors warp with routine use in hill or mountainous country"
Anonymous, MI (2005 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4.0-L V6)"For no known reason the front rotors warped and had to be replaced"
Anonymous, TX (2005 Toyota 4Runner Sport 4.7-L V8)"At least once a year, when it starts I take it to the garage right away. It's always the same thing. Right rear."
Anonymous, WV (2005 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4.7-L V8)"Normal wear of rotors needed to be replaced"
Monica M., CA (2005 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4.7-L V8)"Had to replace rotors and all other brake parts prematurely"
Anonymous, CA (2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4.7-L V8)"just wore out"
Anonymous, ME (2005 Toyota 4Runner Sport 4.0-L V6)"Worn and needed replacing"
Lori K., OH (2005 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4.0-L V6)
"When apply the brakes suddenly the nose of the car dives and the brakes lock even though I have ABS"
Anonymous, GA (2005 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4.0-L V6)