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Brakes
Toyota MR2 Other - handbrake not working on mrs roadster
submitted by finola on 28/05/2010
handbrake is not holding car and is adjusted fully. when handbrake is applied with wheels off it holds on the rear drivers side but not on passenger side,brand new brake pads. i want to replace the front section of handbrake cable and need to know is there much involved. car is a 2006 mrs roadster
Fix / Recommendation 1 submitted by Chunks on 27/08/2010
In what state are your disks? The only thing i've ever had trouble with on Toyotas is brakes. I'm not sure how the roadster is setup but i KNow the C.... More

Toyota MR2 MK1 N/A - brake light turns off when i step on the pedal
submitted by Jeff on 07/03/2010
when i step on the brake the right running light turns off and the light that is supposed to turn on doesnt. any ideas???

Toyota MR2 MK1 N/A - Brake Imbalance
submitted by Philip West on 02/09/2009
Car failed MOT with a severe front brake imbalance, pads and disc's are only 6 months old. Any ideas on what might be causing it and the best way to fix the problem without spending a fortune on new calipers!
Fix / Recommendation 1 submitted by chunky on 08/12/2009
Its either sticky callipers, or the brake distribution cylinder under the bonnet.
I would start by checking the callipers move freely all the way.... More

Toyota MR2 MK2 Turbo - changing discs and pads
submitted by grundy on 29/08/2009
im changing discs and pads all round.iv removed drivers side rear wheel,removed caliper bolts but i cannot remove caliper off disc????any suggestions??????thanks
Fix / Recommendation 1 submitted by matt lush on 09/04/2010
hello all. I have a 92 turbo and recently I had to take the calipers off to change the disk brakes, with most cars there is 2 bolts keeping the brake .... More
Fix / Recommendation 2 submitted by Chunky on 08/12/2009
I'm not 100% on the turbo's but it may be that your handbrake is drum, so you'll need to pop the rubber grommet out of the disc and loosen the handbra.... More

Toyota MR2 MK2 N/A - ratling rear brake pads
submitted by sean day on 08/05/2008
I have a 1998 mk 2 mr2 gt tbar I had all 4 brake pads changed from nationwide garage, and since this was done after about 10 mins of driving when brakes are warm, when you press the brake pedal you can hear the rear pads both go "clank" as they engage the disc. also they will make this noise when going over a bump such as a speed bump. I took it back to the garage who reconmended changing the disc's, how ever as the discs are only 2yrs old and it started makeing this noise imediately after the pads were changed I am inclined to believe the disc's are at fault any advice would be helpful. many thanks.

Toyota MR2 MK2 N/A - Brakes
submitted by Len Townsend on 30/10/2007
MR2 (2000 New shape) Have renewed rear brake dics and pads, cannot get brake cylinder to return anone to fit over pads, why? Have loosen hand brake cable completely but still no luck.
Fix / Recommendation 1 submitted by Ryan on 30/10/2010
didnt know about the grinding spanner... just saved me £20 , cheers.... .... More
Fix / Recommendation 2 submitted by Mark C on 15/11/2009
These (bloody awful) Bosch sliding (=cheap and nasty) calipers have a piston which must be to be rotated as you push it back in. unlike Fiats, they b.... More

Toyota MR2 Other - brakes
submitted by RICHARD FEDDEN on 07/09/2007
When I apply the brakes I hear a knocking noise which seems to be coming from the rear passenger side. Problem is that it is inconsistent and can go for weeks with out a problems then days knocking every time i break ( soft or hard). Have been told by toyota garage that this is to do with wrong size break pads...but find this a bit hard to belive. any commetn very apprecaited

Toyota MR2 MK2 N/A - new discs
submitted by paddy on 17/07/2007
have had new set of discs sent to day but dont know whitch is front and back one set is wider and one set is thin
Fix / Recommendation 1 submitted by MR2 on 23/06/2010
Just take the wheels off of the car and compare the new disks with the old. My recomendation is, it maybe in your best interest to get somebody else .... More

Toyota MR2 MK2 N/A - Pulls to the left
submitted by Awan on 29/05/2007
I have a Mr2 1.8vvti and noticed that when i apply the brakes, the car does not brake in a straight line, it pulls to the left. The steering wheel turns down aswell. The car happily drives in a straight line though.
Fix / Recommendation 1 submitted by GP WIlson on 16/05/2008
See a certified brake technician. By virtue of you asking this question you obviously dont have a clue as to how the brake system works, and therefore.... More

Toyota MR2 MK1 N/A - Seized left rear hand brake pulley?
submitted by Naiomi on 13/08/2005
My left rear hand brake is not working. After inspecting the cable I found that it was torn so I invested in a new one. within minutes of driving I realised the car was not moving as fast as it should have been, like the hand brake was stuck on followed by smoke coming from the rear left brake. Thinking that the brake needed ajusting I did so by loosening the brake pulley which came off along with the spring. Trying to put it back on is a problam but also the callaper will not move like it maybe seized. If this is the case how do I unseize this problam?

Toyota MR2 MK2 Turbo - twitchy steering/hot nearside front wheel
submitted by Trevor Ward on 02/01/2005
Recently had shims fitted to bracks allround and 4 point tracking done now awful shudder through steering wheel at excessive speed and front nearside wheel so hot it would fry egg and bacon. car freewheels ok but when driven get a feeling of drag when dipping clutch to change gear. Car has a tendency to search out its own road line, sometimes a bit scary. Ideas please
Fix / Recommendation 1 submitted by Ryan on 22/06/2007
I have the EXACT same problem but mine is with the passenger side, rear brake. It sticks after braking hard, lightly i can get away with. I only notic.... More
Fix / Recommendation 2 submitted by andy bevan on 24/04/2007
had exactly the same problem,new pads and discs,sorted.......... More
Fix / Recommendation 3 submitted by Matt on 02/09/2005
I had the same prob on my Mk2 Rev2 Gltd. I had had the brake pads replaced but it turned out that the discs were too worn and therefore the caliper wa.... More

Toyota MR2 MK2 N/A - ABS
submitted by Mike on 06/11/2004
ABs light comes on with the key, goes out briefly then comes on and stays on, This started after working on the rear drivers side brake but the ABS parts were not touched, any ideas?

Toyota MR2 MK2 N/A - tail lights stay on...
submitted by sang on 26/09/2004
i have a 91 mr2 n/a and for some reason my tail lights are on even tho im not stepping on the brakes... any suggestions? thanks.
Fix / Recommendation 1 submitted by Vince 91 MK2 in Miami on 08/12/2004
Adjust your brake pedal, a switch connected to the pedal can be moved as your pedal travel changes, from new brakes/ worn brakes, or your switch is sh.... More
Fix / Recommendation 2 submitted by Phil Barros on 12/10/2004
Had this exact problem, found it was a faulty brake light bulb. It was causing the front bumper mounted side-lights and dashboard illumination to turn.... More

Toyota MR2 MK2 Turbo - bleeding brakes
submitted by paulnicholson on 06/12/2003
Does any one know if there is a unique way to bleed the brakes on a turbo,as i have spent days trying to get the air out of the system????? does the abs cause a problem???
Fix / Recommendation 1 submitted by jerry cox on 22/06/2007
ihave brake will not get fludit on drive side all other sid have brake let no the problem.... More
Fix / Recommendation 2 submitted by PAUL HARRIS on 05/03/2004
CHECK THIS PAGE OUT GIVES YOU A FULL EXPLAINATION ON HOW TO DO IT http://www.mr2-tech.com/bgb/mechanical/volume2/brake_system.htm.... More

Toyota MR2 MK2 N/A - front brakes sticking on
submitted by n bramwell on 04/12/2003
the front brake pads do not seem to retract full from the discs so causing the wheels to get very hot especially at higher speeds. have stripped brakes down many times and freed calipers which were slightly siezed but problem still persists
Fix / Recommendation 1 submitted by Rafe on 29/03/2007
if there is a small hose going from break line to caliper it could have deterioration inside causing no release of pressure some of the time, its not .... More

Toyota MR2 MK1 SuperCharged - brakes pedal goes down
submitted by Luis Estela on 27/10/2003
I have an 88 mr2 sc and when I press the brake pedal it go all the way down and when I press it again it work fine. So most of the time I have to press it twice and the master cilinder is fine.
Fix / Recommendation 1 submitted by Mr. 2 on 10/11/2003
you need to bleed the brakes.... More

Toyota MR2 MK2 Turbo - Squeeky Brakes
submitted by Craig Hunter on 25/09/2003
I've got a P plate MR2 and have had problems with my brakes screeching ever since I've bought it. Is this a known issue with MR's? I've had new calipers, discs, pads the whole she bang and was hoping it'd go away. But no joy. Anything else I can have looked at, or is it just a case of that's the way they are?
Fix / Recommendation 1 submitted by Dave Hemstock on 18/03/2004
just found out what it was, my hand-break cable was seased, had to wd40 it and free it by gigaling it back and fouth, also I took off all the Gards at.... More
Fix / Recommendation 2 submitted by Dave Hemstock on 26/02/2004
I Have the Same problem, just had the break calipers renewed, Im going to get someone to look at my bearings etc. if i fine out more ill email you aga.... More

Toyota MR2 MK1 N/A - 4 bolt to 5 bolt wheel conversion ????
submitted by Ray on 23/09/2003
I have a 1989 MKI with 4 bolt wheels. I'd like to convert them to 5 bolt pattern like the MKII. I believe the MKII has larger rotors. Wheel adaptors are very expensive and not as safe as the original setup. What is the best way to accomplish this? Thanks Ray

Toyota MR2 MK2 Turbo - braking hard and light comes on
submitted by PAUL HARRIS on 11/09/2003
When i brake hard the hand brake light comes on. The model of the car is 1990 mark2 turbo import. Is this meant to happen?
Fix / Recommendation 1 submitted by glenn on 21/11/2006
Mine was doing the same, I changed the front pads & rotors, which werent squeaking, and the light didnt come back on..... More
Fix / Recommendation 2 submitted by Liam Godmon on 23/12/2003
Check your brake fluid level. Sounds like as your braking hard the low level tips just enough to make the light illuminate. Under the bonnet, to the.... More

Toyota MR2 MK1 N/A - Master Cylinder Seals Problem?
submitted by Stephen Whiddett on 28/08/2003
When I apply the brakes the car slows as you'd expect but if I sit with pressure on the brake pedal it slowly sinks down. I suspect this is a master cylinder seal problem. Can anyone confirm? I also noticed that the US Haynes manual specs DOT3 brake fluid but previous owners receipts show me that DOT4 has been used. Is this likely to cause me any problems. Does anyone know where I can get a mater cylinder repair kit or whether it would be more economical to get a reconditioned master cylinder?

Toyota MR2 MK1 N/A - BRAKE LIGHT
submitted by PETER SALAS on 15/07/2003
I HAVE A 1987 MR2 NOT SUPERCHARGED.. I PUSH MY BRAKE PEDAL AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS DONT GO ON PLEASE GIVE ALL CAUSES. THANK YOU EMAIL ME SOON
Fix / Recommendation 1 submitted by sandi on 06/10/2004
Trying to change brake light bulbs on Toyota MR2 1989 but cannot get the casing off - there dosent seem to be any screws or bolts on the inside? any i.... More
Fix / Recommendation 2 submitted by Chunks on 29/07/2003
1) Brake pedal switch.
2) Bad earth.
3) Broken wire.
4) Blown Bulbs.
5) Blown fuse.... More

Toyota MR2 MK1 N/A - Rear Drivers side brake is sticking
submitted by Brian Moat on 07/08/2002
Im assuming that my hand brake is sticking but am not really sure. I just had the pads replaced about 4 months ago because I was hearing a grinding noise all my pads were fine but the rear drivers one, which of course was all the way down. Now I am hearing this sticking slash cathing noise??? Any suggestions would be great. Do I need to replace the cable or is it my caliper? 89" N/A
Fix / Recommendation 1 submitted by bunters on 21/06/2007
its not your cable or your piston, try checkink for play in the caliper sliders. mine is doing the same. try replacing the slider if not that then rep.... More
Fix / Recommendation 2 submitted by Jon Glover on 13/07/2004
Exact same problem with mine, drivers rear brake. Westfield Motors (who know the mk1s very well) said the left and right binding cables for the handbr.... More
Fix / Recommendation 3 submitted by paul lowman on 10/04/2003
its not your hand break cable...its your plunger on your caliper that is sticking. ive had the same problem. you need to take your caliper off and rem.... More
Fix / Recommendation 4 submitted by 86mister2 on 14/01/2003
I agree, cable is the problem. I have new brakes on my 86 and if I pull the hand brake while driving, it pulls to the right, indicating that the left .... More
Fix / Recommendation 5 submitted by Maz on 27/11/2002
It is certainly the hand brake cable, best thing is to get it inspected on the ramp. you can tell by spinning the wheels. I had the same problem, ca.... More

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