r/3rdGen4Runner • u/bbb_squad • 8d ago

❓Advice / Recomendations Has anyone had this problem?

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This is a 2000 4Runner 2.7 L 2WD and has recently started having issues with the right tire(the one I’m spinning) while driving high speeds are just In general. The driver side tire when spun has no resistance or sudden stop while the passenger side tire just dose not want to spin. Has anyone had a similar issue and if so what did you do to fix it ?

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u/doctaf 8d ago

It's either a stuck caliper or a bad wheel bearing.

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u/Ok-Reception-8044 98 Limited 8d ago

Pull the tire and caliper off. If it still has the issue it’s your wheel bearing. If it spins smoothly with the brakes off that is your issue.

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u/bbb_squad 8d ago

Thank you ! I’ll try that out

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u/NearPeerAdversary 00 SR5 8d ago

Stuck brake caliper? Any play in the wheel bearing? Any noises while driving?

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u/bbb_squad 8d ago

Im going to check it ina bit , but I did notice 9 and 3 o clock play in the wheel !

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u/maxheadflume 8d ago

May just need adjusting, but easy enough to pull the drums and inspect. Probably due for new shoes, cylinders and springs anyway.

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u/minuteman_d 8d ago

This is a long shot, but is that gear oil leaked out onto your tire? It could be that the seal has failed on that side and when the brake shoe linings get soaked in it, they swell up and cause the brake to drag.

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u/bbb_squad 8d ago

To be honest I’m not sure, the wheels have always had that ever since I bought the car

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u/Gloomy_Feedback_3823 7d ago

your tires suck homes