Prop/Drive Shaft, brake question

[spudz29212MKIII]

I replaced front rotors and pads, little bubbles in the lines but we bled it. When I am coast'n down a hill in idle I can still hear the front brakes drag at a certain point. And it gets worst when going around a curve.

Ya'll think air might still be in the lines, or could I have a wheel bearing bad? Up on the lift the tires did not move barely at all when you move top, bottom back to forth.

Next inquire;

Well when we had the car up on the lift I was just checking around and came upon the propeller shaft. (note; no weight on any tires or suspension) When I put my hands on either side of the center bearing I could lift the shaft up and down like a 1/2 in to an inch.

Is that normal? I thought the shaft should not move at all if its bolted to axel and tranny (even if its a two piece). New center bearing?

Also, info why I think its bad; car still has little vibration on highway speeds, and some times a really rough shift when tranny engages like a big clunk sound. Almost like the shaft is jumping up at the bearing. The support braket looks like it has taken some twisting stress.

Thanks guys

[supramacist]

Drive shaft slap?

Maybe a carrier bearing.

[spudz29212MKIII]

yea pretty much a body slap..

whats a carrier bearing? didnt see it in the TSRM

[supramacist]

The carrier bearing is the main drive shaft bearing.

It sounds like play in your driveshaft.

[spudz29212MKIII]

yea def plays too much. Why is the shaft in two pieces anyways?

Which is a better idea, replace the bearing or just get a new complete shaft?

Any ideas on the brakes?

[supramacist]

Brakes: toyota oem rebuild kits for the front and back via your dealership.

Drivetrain: Niether one of those are inexpensive to replace dude.

Carrier bearings are priced sky high. A drive shaft could cost you a grand.
U-joints. I like to use spicer, but I haven't changed mine out yet either.

The good news is that with ramps and jack stands you can do all of the work yourself. Easily within a weekend.

I'm not totally sure what you have but you sound like this could be it and it just happens in autos such as vans and 3/4 ton trucks from the drive train hauling that weight. In your case it's probably there from years of negligence.

If I had to venture a guess. I would say the carrier bearing is close to $250/$300. And the other 2 u joints are going to run anywhere from $75 / $125.

If you have never ''wrestled'' u-joints before. You had better study up.
They can be a real pita unless someone knows the trick.

I have long since forgotten it, without some hands on.

I hope this helps, man.