Toyota Tacoma owners have reported 3 problems related to parking brake linkage and cable (under the parking brake category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Toyota Tacoma based on all problems reported for the Tacoma.
Parking brake system continually freezes up due to poor cable and spring routing. Problem appears to be well known to area mechanics.
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all problems of the 2002 Toyota Tacoma
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After having transmission replaced on this vehicle at 6271 miles, less than 2 weeks later again heard a clinking sound emanating from the rear transmission wheel area. Took vehicle back to dealer and during technician test drive with spouse rear end locked up. Dealer discovered issue was bolts on right rear e-brake cable inside drum came out and brake shoe was locking up rear and then making it hard to shift into gear and bolt was making the grinding noise at lower 1st gear. Dealer removed and cleaned axles, installed new bolts on e-brake cable, removed and repaired rear brake shoes and machined both rear drums.
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all problems of the 2005 Toyota Tacoma
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When putting the truck in the park position the whole handle came off. Took to a dealer and was told that the parking brake cable wasn't connected to hold the handle.
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all problems of the 1997 Toyota Tacoma
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| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake problems | |
| Conventional Parking Brake problems | |
| Parking Brake Linkage And Cable problems | |
| Parking Brake Indicator Light problems |