1996 Toyota 4Runner Brakes Grabbing Over 40mph

1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
234,500 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JOEF9000
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Just replaced my front rotors and brakes pads. Easy job, no problems. However, now when the truck is over 40mph, the brakes grab and release. Doesn't matter if I hit the brakes soft or hard - I get a strong vibration. Under 40mph, there seems to be little problem. My tires are in excellent condition with 50K + miles. No sign of an alignment problem.

What should I be looking at now?
Thanks for your help.
Jul 28, 2008 at 9:23 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi joef9000,

Check the rotors again, could be improperly seated due to foreign materials or rust. Next possibility is badly out of lateral rotors.
Aug 17, 2008 at 7:46 AM
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JOEF9000
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"Check the rotors again, could be improperly seated due to foreign materials or rust. "

Thanks. I will pull it all apart again tomorrow. One thing I did not check is the trueness of the rotors. Being brand new, of middle range quality, I just pulled them from the box, cleaned everything, and then installed. Maybe I should have had them checked/turned 1st.
Again, thanks for your advice.
Joe
Aug 17, 2008 at 11:06 PM
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