Mysterious Piece

Scosh · 10-10-2009, 05:16 AM

Ok so I have a 2002 Prerunner sr5 and I was wondering what is that little black handle that is located by the bottom right of the steering wheel. Im not sure if this is a parking brake, because the ones I see on trucks usually say "Parking Brake". I also mud better if I pull this thing. From what I have read, rear lockers are activated by a button so I know it isnt a locker. Please dont flame me or anything, Im only 17 and I am only trying to increase my knowledge about trucks.

chris4x4 · 10-10-2009, 05:19 AM

Thats your parking brake

livintall · 10-10-2009, 05:22 AM

Im trying not to flame but WOW. It helps you mud better??? Its the parking brake dude

chris4x4 · 10-10-2009, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by livintall

Im trying not to flame but WOW. It helps you mud better??? Its the parking brake dude

I can see how it could help him get thru mud better. An old trick to use, for trucks with an open diff, is to preload the brakes using the parking brake. This helps BOTH tires get power, thus better traction. AND in mud, it will keep mud from getting between the brake shoes.

fletch aka · 10-10-2009, 05:27 AM

welcome by the way

Scosh · 10-10-2009, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by chris4x4

I can see how it could help him get thru mud better. An old trick to use, for trucks with an open diff, is to preload the brakes using the parking brake. This helps BOTH tires get power, thus better traction. AND in mud, it will keep mud from getting between the brake shoes.

Thanks for the info and not being an ass man. Some people just dont know how to read. Saying that it helps me mud means that I have tried it and it actually works better for me versus not using it.

livintall · 10-10-2009, 05:32 AM

Please excuse my harshness. Im finishing up a 12 hour shift at work and have been dealing incompetance all night. Sorry. Welcome to TW!

Scosh · 10-10-2009, 05:40 AM

I understand, and its ok. At least I know that its my parking brake now haha

jdmcq · 10-10-2009, 05:46 AM

Granted a pretty basic, yet still valid question. I would recommend that you get the owners manual out and read through it, there might be some other stuff in there that you might find interesting.

Scosh · 10-10-2009, 06:36 AM

Will it hurt my truck any if I continue to mud with my parking brake engaged?

chris4x4 · 10-10-2009, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Scosh

Will it hurt my truck any if I continue to mud with my parking brake engaged?

No. It WILL wear out your rear brakes a bit faster, but it wont hurt anything. As long as they are not fully applied when you are doing this.

Scosh · 10-10-2009, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by chris4x4

No. It WILL wear out your rear brakes a bit faster, but it wont hurt anything. As long as they are not fully applied when you are doing this.

So like pull it half way is what you mean? Or just apply them every now and then?

chris4x4 · 10-10-2009, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Scosh

So like pull it half way is what you mean? Or just apply them every now and then?

You shouldnt keep them applied for long distances, as they can over heat. Just put a little tension on the brakes when you need it. In time, you will become skilled enough to apply as traction lessens, then disengage when your momentum is up.

Scosh · 10-10-2009, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by chris4x4

You shouldnt keep them applied for long distances, as they can over heat. Just put a little tension on the brakes when you need it. In time, you will become skilled enough to apply as traction lessens, then disengage when your momentum is up.

I see, well I have stock tires, Goodyear A/T Trackers, right now and I just wanted to know if I even need to use the parking brake technique. Also will just buying new tires be better off for my 2wd?

okimavich · 10-10-2009, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by chris4x4

I can see how it could help him get thru mud better. An old trick to use, for trucks with an open diff, is to preload the brakes using the parking brake. This helps BOTH tires get power, thus better traction. AND in mud, it will keep mud from getting between the brake shoes.

Sounds like a lot like your basics of VSC and Traction Control to me.

BTW, you should use it when parking the truck as well.

chris4x4 · 10-10-2009, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Scosh

I see, well I have stock tires, Goodyear A/T Trackers, right now and I just wanted to know if I even need to use the parking brake technique. Also will just buying new tires be better off for my 2wd?

Tires make the largest difference when off roading.

chris4x4 · 10-10-2009, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by okimavich

Sounds like a lot like your basics of VSC and Traction Control to me.

BTW, you should use it when parking the truck as well.

Thats exactly what it is.

WhatThePho? · 10-10-2009, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Scosh

I see, well I have stock tires, Goodyear A/T Trackers, right now and I just wanted to know if I even need to use the parking brake technique. Also will just buying new tires be better off for my 2wd?

Well buying new tires for what kind of wheeling do you do? If mud then Yes, I had BFG a/t at one time sucks in mud but grips on hard pack and soft dirt very well. I now have Toyo MT, Great in mud but SUCKS on hard and soft dirt. It doesn't "bite" like the A/T's did.

Scosh · 10-10-2009, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by chris4x4

Tires make the largest difference when off roading.

Thanks Chris, you have been the biggest help ever since I have joined TW

chris4x4 · 10-10-2009, 07:09 AM

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Thanks Chris, you have been the biggest help ever since I have joined TW

Aww...Thanks for the kind words.

10-10-2009, 05:16 AM	#1
Scosh Senior Member Name: Scotty Joined: Sep 2009, #23334 Location: New Iberia Gender: Male Posts: 149 02 Prerunner SR5 2002 Xtra Cab Automatic 2.7 3rz Limo Tinted windows, blacked out rims, smoked tail and corner lights, more to come...	Mysterious Piece Ok so I have a 2002 Prerunner sr5 and I was wondering what is that little black handle that is located by the bottom right of the steering wheel. Im not sure if this is a parking brake, because the ones I see on trucks usually say "Parking Brake". I also mud better if I pull this thing. From what I have read, rear lockers are activated by a button so I know it isnt a locker. Please dont flame me or anything, Im only 17 and I am only trying to increase my knowledge about trucks.

10-10-2009, 05:19 AM	#2
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10-10-2009, 05:46 AM	#9
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10-10-2009, 05:22 AM	#3
livintall Member Joined: May 2009, #16677 Location: Scottsdale, Az Gender: Male Posts: 87 06 PreRunner SR5 TRD OR 2006 Access Cab Automatic 4.0 v6	Im trying not to flame but WOW. It helps you mud better??? Its the parking brake dude

10-10-2009, 05:32 AM	#7
livintall Member Joined: May 2009, #16677 Location: Scottsdale, Az Gender: Male Posts: 87 06 PreRunner SR5 TRD OR 2006 Access Cab Automatic 4.0 v6	Please excuse my harshness. Im finishing up a 12 hour shift at work and have been dealing incompetance all night. Sorry. Welcome to TW!

10-10-2009, 05:40 AM	#8
Scosh Senior Member Name: Scotty Joined: Sep 2009, #23334 Location: New Iberia Gender: Male Posts: 149 02 Prerunner SR5 2002 Xtra Cab Automatic 2.7 3rz Limo Tinted windows, blacked out rims, smoked tail and corner lights, more to come...	I understand, and its ok. At least I know that its my parking brake now haha

10-10-2009, 06:36 AM	#10
Scosh Senior Member Name: Scotty Joined: Sep 2009, #23334 Location: New Iberia Gender: Male Posts: 149 02 Prerunner SR5 2002 Xtra Cab Automatic 2.7 3rz Limo Tinted windows, blacked out rims, smoked tail and corner lights, more to come...	Will it hurt my truck any if I continue to mud with my parking brake engaged?

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