T-SB-0085-21 Rev

T-SB-0085-21
Rev2
September 27, 2021
Front Brake Squeal/Squeak Noise
Service
Category
Brake
Section
Brake (front)
Market USA
Applicability
YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
2020 - 2021
4Runner
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
REVISION NOTICE
January 28, 2022 Rev2:
 The Production Change Information section has been modified.
November 05, 2021 Rev1:
 The Production Change Information section has been modified.
Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded.
Introduction
Some 2020 – 2021 model year 4Runner vehicles may exhibit a squeal/squeak noise from the front
brakes with light to moderate braking. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address
this condition.
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Production Change Information
This bulletin applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs
shown below.
MODEL
PLANT
PRODUCTION CHANGE EFFECTIVE VIN
JTEDU5JR#M5250665
JTEEU5JR#M5250665
JTEFU5JR#M5250665
JTEZU5JR#M5250665
JTEBU5JR#M5964996
JTEKU5JR#M5964996
JTELU5JR#M5964996
4Runner
Tahara
JTEMU5JR#M5964996
JTENU5JR#M5964996
JTEPU5JR#M5964996
JTERU5JR#M5964996
JTECU5JR#M5250665
JTEHU5JR#M5964996
JTEJU5JR#M5964996
Warranty Information
OP CODE
DESCRIPTION
TIME
OFP
T1
T2
473301
R & R Front Brake Pads
0.8
04465-35330
36
50
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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Parts Information
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
QTY
04465-35330
Pad Kit, Disc Brake, FR
1
NOTE
Confirm the lot number on the pad kit packaging is AFTER 07/23.
For example: G23 – July 23rd (G = July, 23 = 23rd day of the month).
Figure 1. Pad Kit Packaging
Repair Procedure
1. Confirm the condition exists.
Does the vehicle exhibit a squeal/squeak noise from the front brakes with light to
moderate braking?

YES — Continue to step 2.

NO — This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable
Repair Manual.
2. Replace the front brake pads.
A. Remove the front brake pads.
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:

2020 – 2021 4Runner:
Brake – Brake (Front) – “Brake (Front): Front Brake: Removal”
B. Install the NEW front brake pads.
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
 2020 – 2021 4Runner:
Brake – Brake (Front) – “Brake (Front): Front Brake: Installation”
3. Test-drive the vehicle to confirm proper brake pad installation.
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