Service Brakes Related Problems of the 1997 Toyota Tacoma

Table 1 shows four common service brakes related problems of the 1997 Toyota Tacoma. The number one most common problem is related to the brake foundation components (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake disc pads (two problems).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Toyota Tacoma


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 1997 Toyota Tacoma

The Brake Foundation Components problem

Front disc brakes will lock up when applied, with the rear brakes having a delay in sequence for stopping from the front, because of this erratic performance, the truck was involved in a collision. Consumer stated while driving 30- 35 mph on a wet road, he came upon an accident he when he attempted   Read details...

The Brake Disc Pads problem

Brake pads failed. 2 shoes on rear put on backwards. Short needed in back & long in front according to dealer. Front disc pads replaced due to rear brakes. Also, had to replace rotors.   Read details...

The Abs Brake Fail problem

While driving experienced abs failure when attempting to slow/stop, pedal went to floor, vehicle continued to roll forward, rear brakes locked up, brake action was inadequate to effectively avoid rear ending at approx. 40mph fast enough.   Read details...


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