PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

Tech Tips

Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.

Parking Brake System
Symptom Suspected Area Link
Parking brake drags Parking brake lever travel (adjustment necessary)

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No. 1 parking brake wire (sticking, 2WD)

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No. 2 parking brake wire (sticking, 2WD)

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No. 3 parking brake wire (sticking, 2WD)

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No. 1 parking brake wire (sticking, 4WD and Pre-Runner)

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No. 2 parking brake wire (sticking, 4WD and Pre-Runner)

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No. 3 parking brake wire (sticking, 4WD and Pre-Runner)

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Brake shoe clearance (2WD)

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Brake shoe clearance (4WD and Pre-Runner)

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Tension or return spring (2WD)

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Tension or return spring (4WD and Pre-Runner)

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