In 2009, I bought a Toyota RV with 50,000 miles that was built on a 1986 one ton pickup with the 22RE engine. This winter I had all the brakes serviced (new pads, usual cleaning of parts but no other replacements). The front are disc brakes, the rear are drum brakes on dual tires (each side). Since then, the brakes act normal to a moderate amount of brake pressure, but if I have to put more pressure quickly, the front tires will lock up, leaving smoke and skid marks. Most of the time it pulls to the right, but it depends on what tire locks up first. What would cause this? The mechanic just said it was working now like it should, even though for the 1 and 1/2 years I owned the RV before the brake jobs, it braked just fine. Now I believe it is dangerous, as I might not be able to stop quickly in an emergency. When the road is slippery or is gravel it feels like it skids even sooner. Could it be a LSPV not functioning correctly? The previous brakes were asbestos, the new ones organic- could that cause it? The rotors were turned, though the mechanic said this was the last time they could be turned. According to my cousin, who has done several brakes over the years, the rotors are fine. On the very top edge there is a slight roughness, but my cousin thinks it is minimal and doesn't affect the braking. Also, it's been over six months since the brake job, so the pads have to be worn in by now. Why would it be ok before a brake job but not after? The mechanic said the rear brakes had not been changed in a long time (if ever), but still had some wear left on the pads when he replaced them. Thanks for comments.
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