T-SB-0072-18 Rev

T-SB-0072-18
Rev1
July 26, 2018
Front Brake Vibration
Service
Category
Brake
Section
Brake (front)
Market USA
Applicability
YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
2014 - 2019
Highlander
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
REVISION NOTICE
November 24, 2020 Rev1:
 Applicability has been updated to include 2019 model year Highlander vehicles.
Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded.
Introduction
Some 2014 – 2019 model year Highlander vehicles may exhibit a vibration from the front brakes
during light application of the brake pedal at highway speeds. Follow the Repair Procedure in this
bulletin to address this condition.
Warranty Information
OP CODE
DESCRIPTION
TIME
473011
R & R Front Disc and Brake Pad
0.5
Combo A
Opposite Side
0.1
OFP
T1
T2
43512-0E030
9B
99
APPLICABLE WARRANTY
 This repair is covered under the Toyota Basic Warranty. This warranty is in effect for
36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle’s in-service date.
 Warranty application is limited to occurrence of the specified condition described in
this bulletin.
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Front Brake Vibration
Parts Information
PART NUMBER
PREVIOUS
NEW
04465-0E010
04465-45040
PART NAME
QTY
Pad Kit, Brake Front
1
Disc, Front
2
43512-0E030
Repair Procedure
1. Road-test the vehicle to confirm the condition exists.
Is front brake vibration present during light brake pedal application at highway speeds?

YES — Continue to step 2.

NO — This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable
Repair Manual.
2. Remove the front brake pad and disc on the right and left sides.
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:

2014 – 2019 Highlander:
Brake – Brake (front) – “Brake (front): Front Brake: Removal”
3. Install the NEW front brake pad kit and disc on the right and left sides.
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:

2014 – 2019 Highlander:
Brake – Brake (front) – “Brake (front): Front Brake: Installation”
NOTE
Make sure to follow the torque/star pattern in the Repair Manual when installing the front wheels.
4. Confirm the front brake vibration is no longer present.
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