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Dec 24, 2008 | 08:06 PM

zig

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Hi all I've Toyota Harrier (RHD RX300).I've problem with my braking system.The brake pads is griping.How to repair it??

Dec 24, 2008 | 11:09 PM

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Every 2 yrs or so, you should replace the brake fluid. If it has not been done, I would suggest that you do that.

Next is to make sure the clips (where the brake pads and caliper meet) are clean.

The last item to check would be the surface of the brake pads. Successive hard breaking can burn the crud off.

Salim

Dec 26, 2008 | 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by salimshah

Every 2 yrs or so, you should replace the brake fluid. If it has not been done, I would suggest that you do that.

Next is to make sure the clips (where the brake pads and caliper meet) are clean.

The last item to check would be the surface of the brake pads. Successive hard breaking can burn the crud off.

Salim

Salim- There are a lot of people that don't know the problems that that can cure. Thanks for reminding them! Hard to imagine that the surface of the rotor that doesn't look like it has anything on it can actually have brake pad material deposited on it that can cause pulsation (mimic a warped rotor), shuddering and other problems, but it's true. And if that's the problem it's as simple as Salim says, a few hard stops should clean 'em up and can cure the problem. But once you've made those hard stops don't hold the brake on when stopped or you may just redeposit it. Also wise to make sure no one is close behind you or you'll have more problems than you did! LOL

Dec 26, 2008 | 08:54 PM

thomas1

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The original post is confusing, does he mean the brake is not releasing? If so he may have either a bad caliper or a flexiable brake line that is swollen inside and not releasing. My friend had that happen on his GMC truck....Had us scratching our heads for awhile....

Dec 26, 2008 | 10:52 PM

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You're right Thomas- think it's a little language barrier. Those are the 1st. things you should look at when a vehicle gets a few years on it.

Dec 26, 2008 | 10:54 PM

code58

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Hi all I've Toyota Harrier (RHD RX300).I've problem with my braking system.The brake pads is griping.How to repair it??

Zig- could you try and explain in a little more detail just what is happening?

Dec 26, 2008 | 11:07 PM

code58

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Salim- I just went back and reread your post and realized what I responded to wasn't exactly what you said. I discovered on a brake forum a while back something that I wouldn't have believed but it was from a very reliable brake source. They said that brake material is deposited on the rotor and causes the symptoms that I listed. You can't necessarily even see it but it is transfered when the brakes are quite warm and the pedal is held down as at a stop light. The cure is exactly what you said and i have tried it when I have developed a little pulsation (like a little rotor warp) and it actually works. If anyone is interested I'll try and find it and post.