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Figured out why my parking brake wasn't working..

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by StellarBlue, Jun 7, 2025 at 7:47 PM.

  1. Jun 7, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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    StellarBlue

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  2. Jun 7, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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    Jack McCarthy

    Jack McCarthy Working remotely from the local pub

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    That’s what happens when you don’t use it.
     
  3. Jun 7, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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    StellarBlue

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    I was a big fan of the powder that floated out when I pulled the boot off. Some combination of mold, salt and rust.
     
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  4. Jun 8, 2025 at 2:35 AM
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    CMikeB

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    Like 90% of "drivers" :rolleyes:
     
  6. Jun 8, 2025 at 4:28 AM
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    BroHon

    BroHon Permanently on "Island Time"

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    Crusher bound Jalopy, to sketchy street cruiser
    It's aluminum, but not sure cast would have been much better in our region/salted roads. I did this when installing the new Dorman set. Pumped it full of grease.
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    One of them actually broke in half when I tried to free it up. Had not moved for years
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    https://www.tundras.com/threads/rear-brake-adjustment-theory-and-practice.99575/

    https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=4199121&cc=1357938&pt=20057&jsn=629&_nck=HllVxRCey1+2aVRDo41oQXhbegy63eH0moU/LzS2Xgr8r9/c9JPjlgS8r6nZvnUyXMFmmnSDTK857VjxV+pLhHzh0scfnaArxfEM2XarFr1RPZG3UINj0x+m8z2VSE0m8ruEjJXiME5WUaUS7A8bV1GAkMU5V0tzBdByV3/F385GrV67+GlkXw9Dhlav6+BuR5BgsOcpelkWMJMoSMerwF3QfwryTdfjZqbs3QAO13W53SovrMBiQiTHLfbVIS0NEhLkwv+pC5ZolRhCXgQnt19yrBLBi7TrVNx/VNjQTjQ=

    I see you have an 02, so this set is for 2000-2002.
     
  7. Jun 8, 2025 at 6:55 AM
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    StellarBlue

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    Thats clever. I installed the Dorman set from O'Reilly's and greased tf out of it. That and new cables front and rear from RA, and I actually have a brake again! Not terribly difficult to do, couple a pita areas.
     
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