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Toyota Brake Job: 2009-2015 Venza Applications

The key to servicing the brakes on the Venza is to pay attention to the details like the lubricants and rotor dimensions. And, technicians working on this brake system must realize that parts like the brake hardware and soft components like the guide pin boots have a limited lifespan.

Volkswagen Brake Job 2005-2011 Jetta Applications

The rear pads and rotors will typically wear out faster than the front brakes. The Volkswagens of this generation have electronic brake distribution, and under normal stopping conditions, the system will use the rear brakes more than the front.

Volkswagen Jetta A5/MK5 Brake Job

The A5, or MK5, Jetta is one of the most common Volkswagens on the road. The brake system does not differ greatly from the previous platform, but it does have a few quirks.

Toyota Scion TC Brake Job (2005-2010)

The Toyota Scion TC is a bit of an anomaly in the Toyota fleet. The TC shares its platform with the Avensis, which was not sold in the U.S., and some brake components with the Corolla and the Camry.

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Toyota Tundra Brake Job

For 2007, the Toyota Tundra was redesigned. The body changed, and the foundation brake system was also updated with larger front brake calipers and rear disc brakes. The control system and hydraulics changed with a new vehicle stability system that included yaw, steering angle and brake pedal load sensors.

Volkswagen Tiguan Brake Job

The Volkswagen Tiguan is a compact SUV built on the A5 platform that is shared with the Golf and Jetta. The brake system is straightforward, but it has two quirks that can make a brake job difficult: a vacuum pump and electric parking brakes.

Brake Job: 2009-2015 Honda Pilot

The second-generation Honda Pilot shares the same platform as the Odyssey minivan and Accord. It also shares a lot of the same complaints concerning “warped” rotors. It is not excess heat that causes brake judder and pulsation, it is lateral runout and disc thickness variation (DTV).

Performing A Brake Job On A Toyota Tacoma

The Tacoma has a very reliable brake system. But, one problem area is the load compensating valve that attaches to the rear axle. The mechanical linkage and the valve causes problems on some trucks by leaking and increasing braking distances. The main culprit is rust and corrosion.

Honda Element Brake Job

Make sure that the caliper pins are installed correctly. The upper caliper pin and the lower caliper pin are different. Installing these caliper pins in the wrong location will cause vibration and uneven or rapid brake pad wear. All model years use springs that push the pad away from the rotor. These springs reduce noise as well as ­improve fuel economy.

Brake Job: 2005-’11 Volkswagen Jetta A5

The rear pads and rotors will typically wear out faster than the front brakes. The Volkswagens of this generation have electronic brake distribution, and under normal stopping conditions, the system will use the rear brakes more than the front. This prevents nosedive and makes for a more pleasant braking event.

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