One problem related to brake drum shoes/linings has been reported for the 2002 Toyota Tacoma. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Toyota Tacoma based on all problems reported for the 2002 Tacoma.
Braking problems with a 2002 Toyota Tacoma 4x4. Shaking of truck when brakes were applied. Front brakes were resurfaced and adjusted on 8/6/03. Problem continued and I was charged to replace rear drums & shoes on a truck with less than 30000 miles on 8/15/03.