2013 Toyota 4Runner: Brakes lockup
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2013 4Runner report: brakes lockup. CarComplaints.com lists 7 owner complaints, average mileage 46,550 miles.
NHTSA has 5 owner complaints for the 2013 4Runner in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11089974 (filed 04/24/2018): “At about 28000 miles, without warning the brake pedal went almost to the floor during a routine stop. the brake pedal has been soft like that ever since. the dealer said that it might be fixed by a brake fluid flush and replace. i had ithat done at the deal…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11031720 (filed 10/04/2017): “Partial brake failure in high ambient temperature. driving on interstate i5 through nevada. ambient temperature 100 degrees f. engine temperature gauge read normal. stopped for gas. on restarting engine the brake booster system did not recharge the hydrau…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Pads and rotors are a common DIY job with hand tools and a jack; ABS/hydraulic faults need a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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