Emergency Brake

Hi!

I am new here, and I am excited to use this platform to learn more about how to DIY my truck. As such, I have a first-gen access cab that has barely 160k miles on it. The emergency brake seems to be temperature-sensitive. In warmer weather (50 degrees F and up), it works perfectly, but as soon as it gets cold, when I push in the break, it often will not stay depressed.
Any thoughts here? I suspect that the pedal mechanism needs to be adjusted, or is simply worn out. Thanks!

 

This is a good place to start. I didn't come up with it, I just posted it: https://www.tundras.com/threads/so-you-wanna-buy-just-bought-a-1st-gen-tundra-eh.115928/

There's a link to the FSM (svc manual) in there that tells you all the adjustments. But I'd start with checking the e-brake cable and assembly starting around the gas filler neck and back. Make sure everything is pivoting and sliding as it should.

 

Absolutely what shifty' said. I've gotten SO much from that thread. Parking brake aside, read it, then read it again. Essential if you want to DIY and also essential if you decide to source out any work as you get a much better idea of what is involved.

 

@Granite - update your sig with engine and 2WD vs 4WD

 

Copy that! Thanks for the input. I will give that thread a read.

 

You can post some pics and we’ll take a look