Lever assembly and brake drum for real wheel emergency brakes rusted to the point that the emergency brake is inoperable (seized). Condition has caused rear brake to be partially engaged whether parking brake is pulled or not. This wears out the rear brake pads very fast, and makes it impossible to apply the emergency brake on an incline. Will not prevent the vehicle from rolling down hill, nor will it stop the vehicle during an emergency application of the brake. It is no longer functioning as an emergency brake.
2004 Toyota Tacoma brakes complaints
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2004 toyota tacoma. Consumer writes in regards to brake line rupture. *tgw the consumer stated the dealer would not replace the brake line under warranty, because the frame caused the brake line to rupture. Toyota informed the consumer, a recall was issued in 2010, where the frame was supposed to be sprayed and treated. The consumer was informed the extended warranty had expired.
After driving approximately 10 miles in a heavy, wet snow, shifter on automatic transmission could not be moved past reverse into park. Parking brake could not be pulled. Blockage of both components felt quite solid. Because vehicle could not be put into park, ignition could not be turned off and key removed. Vehicle could not have been left on a slope without a chock block. After snow fell out/melted all systems returned to normal operation.
2004 trd tacoma truck brakes not good I have problem with brakes since I purchase truck.
Parking brake light stays on. Vehicle is sluggish. Brakes are squealing.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. While driving 45 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal. The steering wheel began shaking and the accelerator pedal felt rough and was vibrating. The contact heard metal rubbing against metal. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and a brake inspection was performed. The mechanic stated that the rotors were warped and the rear brakes failed because they were improperly adjusted. The contact later took the vehicle to toyota and they could not make any repairs because the warranty expired. The contact informed toyota that the repair was previously performed while the vehicle was still under warranty; however, the failure has recurred. The current mileage was 45,500 and failure mileage was 44,500. Updated 01-11-08. *kb updated 12/12/07
December 16, 2006 - clear sunny day, great road conditions. I was 40 feet behind a vehicle going 35 MPH when a SUV slammed on brakes. My 2004 toyota prerunner brakes went to the floor and my truck would not stop. After hitting the SUV and coming to a stop, I released my foot from the brake and the pedal went back to it's normal position.
During a 23000 mile servicing, camelback toyota informed me I would need to have the brakes serviced, because 95% of the pads have worn down. I am aware of a recall on these trucks lower ball joint, but the service agent did not tell me that at the time I brought it in. I was never informed by the dealer of this recall. Now, I am being charged for repairs, while the vehicle is still under warranty, for brake system failure (excessive/premature pad wear), and I believe this damage is because of the recall suspension issue.
#1. 2004 tacoma dbl cab trd: I'm on my 3rd set of rotors and drums at just 40,000 miles. Each set of rotors warped at just over 10,000 miles causing the expected pulsing and bouncing. I'm expecting the 3rd set to do the same. #2. Since about 10,000 miles, I have experienced a "thumping" with a corresponding jolt of the gear shift upon finishing a breaking cycle. This also happens occasionally when releasing the foot brake. Sometimes it is quite loud and violent. I am aware that all the late model automatics do this. The factory has acknowledged that there is a problem because their "fix" was to drill a hole in the two-piece drive shaft to "vent" the trapped air. This very temporarily solved the problem. Again today, the dealer acknowledged the "thump" and told me that this is "the way the truck is supposed to operate" and that I should "change my braking habits". On a 15 minute test drive it probably doesn't seem too bad. But I have to drive the vehicle all the time and it is very annoying (and this was not happening when I test drove the vehicle before I purchased it). Perhaps this is not a "safety" issue, but it is insulting to be told that this is "normal". They must think I'm an idiot or something. Just because all the late model tacomas do it, does not make it right! It's so arrogant for them to expect us to live with this defect in design. I also believe that this same problem is related to the sometimes violent shifts especially from 1st to 2nd gear. #3. There is also a vibration that comes up through the steering wheel at about 40 miles per hour. It is the frequency of the drive shaft, not the tires. I can always tell when I'm at 40 MPH without even looking at the speedometer.
Purchased new 2004 toyota tacoma on 1/24/05. At 1,577.8 miles, right rear brake drum and wheel covered with gear oil. Repaired at toyota of greenfield, ma. 01302, phone 413‑772‑0231 2/17/05. Began leaking again on 2/21/05, at 1844.6 miles. Returned to greenfield on 2/28/05 at 2284 miles. Contacted dealer again on 4/8/05 at 67345.9 miles brake drum and tire still covered with oil. Dealer said keep driving it and the leak will go away. Contacted toyota consumer service on 4/14/05 case #[xxx]. Received no follow up correspondence form fabiola. Vehicle continued to leak gear oil and handle poorly when braking. Contacted new dealer(toyota of colchester, ct.) on 5/27/05. Vehicle repaired on 6/2/05 at 8,188 miles. Contacted dealer again on 6/29/05 at 9085.1 miles. Vehicles was picked up on 7/11/05. Tries rotated on vehicle on 9/26/05 at 17,266.4 miles. Found oil on brake shoes and inside of brake drum severely glazed. New case filed on 7/28/05 case # [xxx] with salvadore. I am still driving a vehicle with the integrity of the braking system is compromised. And have not received a reasonable resolution to this problem from toyota motor company. Is it a common practice for an auto maker to let a consumer knowingly drive an unsafe vehicle. Unfortunately I am still paying on a brand new vehicle that I do not feel safe driving. The regional field service technician, joe lacefield from toyota motor company has been unavailable by phone for the last week 1‑973‑464‑0938. I would like my money returned for this vehicle in full. I feel that I have been more than patient in trying to resolve this matter with toyota motor company. V.I.n. # [xxx]. *jb updated 07/18/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
My 2004 toyota tacoma double cab prerunner v6 sr5 has 18,000miles and has had the following problem for a while. I did not notice it until about 2 months after I had purchased the vehicle. Which tells me that the problem could be a progressive issue. The truck continues to show an increase in the problem. Problem description: when driving the tacoma down the road the tacoma drives fine. But when approaching an intersection where the vehicle is brought to a complete stop is when the following occurs. The vehicle will shift to the rear and a jerk sound is heard and felt. When releasing the brake on the vehicle you will feel and hear another more intense jerk. When you press on the throttle pedal to move forward from an intersection the vehicle displays yet another jerk. All of these feels as if it is coming from the rear. I took the truck to the dealership for it's regular maintence and questioned the service advisor about this issue. I was told in a very "I don't have time for you manner" it's a tacoma it will always do that. I can't nor will I accept that answer.
While driving at any speed, in inclement weather the brakes failed. The driver applied the brake pedal and the brakes failed to stop completely. Please provide further details. This information was provided by the consumers daughter. *jb
Consumer experienced hesitation when applying the brakes. Consumer was driving in a parking lot and when coming to a stop the brake pedal sunk to the floor. She then had vehicle serviced, and was told that what she was experiencing was normal.
It's the 5th tacoma I've owned. The parking brake lever in each of the other trucks always came out 4 inches from the dash. The "on" light came on when at the 3" mark. This new truck comes out 11.5 inches, hits me in the knee, making it almost impossible to get in and out, almost collides with the stick shift when its in 1st gear. The "on" light comes on before its pulled a quarter of an inch. The manual directs the operator, when in stopped on an incline, not to use the clutch to hold the car but rather place the car in nuetral and use the parking brake. After 26 hours owning the car, it rolled down my driveway. At the time, the car was in nuetral with the brake on to the extent all my other ( 4) tacomas would have been. The "on" light was on. I jumped out of the car for just a second and it rolled away. The insurance man renacted the incident .he agreed something wasn't right. As the car began to roll down the driveway, he got behind it and began trying to stop it. I was able to jump in and stop it. Fortunately no one was hurt. Before I approach toyota, I wanted his report detailing how the brake failed. I've yet to see it. I 'm not comfortable approaching the dealer, nor toyota, without some authoritative backing. The brake needs to be fixed. The bumper and slight body damage needs to be repaired . I was never "walked through" it at the dealer. Nor do I have anything that says the pre-delivery inspection was performed. I don't know if the dealer is mandated to walk one through the car or what if any, inspection is supposed to be performed and documented for the customer. What is in place to ensure a new car is not unsafe? I would really appreciate any response you may deem appropriate. I have e-mailed the toyota web site twice in an attempt to gather some informationabout the very questions I raise here. They do not appear to be responding. Thanks again, I look forward to hearing from you.
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