Tacoma Extra Cab 4WD L4-2693cc 2.7L DOHC MFI (1997)
Brake Pad: All Technical Service Bulletins
Brakes - Pad Knock Noise
BRAKES
BR005-97
March 14, 1997
Title:
4RUNNER AND TACOMA 4X4 BRAKE PAD KNOCK NOISE
Models:
'97 4Runner, & '97 Tacoma
Introduction
A brake pad modification has been made on 4Runner and Tacoma 4x4 models to reduce pad knocking noise. This problem usually occurs upon first
pedal application after changing driving direction (i.e. forward to reverse).
Affected Vehicles
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1997 4Runner starting VINs:
JT3GM84R * V0004296
JT3HM84R * V0007803
JT3GN86R * V0010776
JT3HN86R * V0027427
JT3HN87R * V0027427
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1997 Tacoma (4x4) starting VIN 4TA **** N * VZ220360
Modification Detail
The steel backing plate of the brake pad was widened from 119.3 mm to 119.55 mm in order to reduce the pad movement in the brake caliper.
Parts Information
MODEL
PART NUMBER
4Runner
04465-35190
Tacoma (4x4)
04465-35080
