Who Knows the 1st Gen Brakes?

Toy4Life · 11-09-2008, 08:19 AM

Who knows the brake system on the 1st gen trucks?

I'm in the process of replacing the outer axle oil seals on my 02 4x4. Since everything in the brake drums is a total mess, I'm cleaning up and replacing parts while I'm in there. The shoes and the drums appear to be ok. I'm going to replace the wheel cylinders on both sides.

My question has to do with the bell crank that goes from the parking brake cable through the brake drum backing plate. It seems to be heavily corroded and the outter rubber boot is half full of debris of some sort. I don't know if it is dirt and mud or rust. It is also very difficult to move the crank. Can this part be removed and cleaned up or is it going to need to be replaced. I can get pictures if needed.....let me know.

chris4x4 · 11-09-2008, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Toy4Life

Who knows the brake system on the 1st gen trucks?

I'm in the process of replacing the outer axle oil seals on my 02 4x4. Since everything in the brake drums is a total mess, I'm cleaning up and replacing parts while I'm in there. The shoes and the drums appear to be ok. I'm going to replace the wheel cylinders on both sides.

My question has to do with the bell crank that goes from the parking brake cable through the brake drum backing plate. It seems to be heavily corroded and the outter rubber boot is half full of debris of some sort. I don't know if it is dirt and mud or rust. It is also very difficult to move the crank. Can this part be removed and cleaned up or is it going to need to be replaced. I can get pictures if needed.....let me know.

I would just replace it. Can you post a pic?

Toy4Life · 11-09-2008, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by chris4x4

I would just replace it. Can you post a pic?

Yeah, give me a lil while.

Toy4Life · 11-09-2008, 11:09 AM

Here you go.

....and close up...

Toy4Life · 11-09-2008, 11:12 AM

And the back side...

Toy4Life · 11-09-2008, 11:14 AM

^^I don't know why this picture isn't working

chris4x4 · 11-09-2008, 11:40 AM

Yeah. Just replace it.

Toy4Life · 11-09-2008, 11:51 AM

I figured, thanks Chris.

Toy4Life · 11-09-2008, 12:57 PM

While searching for replacement parts, I stumbled across a thread in Tundra Solutions that pertains to this particular issue. The drum brakes on the early Tundras are the the same as the Tacomas. If anyone else experiences this, here's some helpful reading. http://www.tundrasolutions.com/forum...rake-sticking/

03coma · 12-03-2008, 03:07 PM

Hey toy4life, I had the same problem with one of mine, not as rusted, its easier to replace the assy. Purchased oem parts price was not to bad. I was told the Tacoma's are known for that problem.

Toy4Life · 12-03-2008, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 03coma

Hey toy4life, I had the same problem with one of mine, not as rusted, its easier to replace the assy. Purchased oem parts price was not to bad. I was told the Tacoma's are known for that problem.

Thanks. I was actually able to get them moving freely. If financial circumstances were different, I would have just replaced them, but I had to go old school and actually fix.

11-09-2008, 08:19 AM	#1
Toy4Life Nipple Biter Joined: Aug 2007, #2566 Location: Slippery Rock, PA Age: 29 Gender: Male Posts: 3,579 Radiant Red 02 TRD Offroad 2002 Access Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 Toytec 3" Lift(TAC3-PC-1000), 1" diff. drop, Tacoma World sticker, gray wire mod, 15x8 black steel wheels, 33/10.5/15 BFG AT KO's, K&N High Flow air filter, trash can tonneau cover	Who Knows the 1st Gen Brakes? Who knows the brake system on the 1st gen trucks? I'm in the process of replacing the outer axle oil seals on my 02 4x4. Since everything in the brake drums is a total mess, I'm cleaning up and replacing parts while I'm in there. The shoes and the drums appear to be ok. I'm going to replace the wheel cylinders on both sides. My question has to do with the bell crank that goes from the parking brake cable through the brake drum backing plate. It seems to be heavily corroded and the outter rubber boot is half full of debris of some sort. I don't know if it is dirt and mud or rust. It is also very difficult to move the crank. Can this part be removed and cleaned up or is it going to need to be replaced. I can get pictures if needed.....let me know. __________________

11-09-2008, 11:09 AM	#4
Toy4Life Nipple Biter Joined: Aug 2007, #2566 Location: Slippery Rock, PA Age: 29 Gender: Male Posts: 3,579 Radiant Red 02 TRD Offroad 2002 Access Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 Toytec 3" Lift(TAC3-PC-1000), 1" diff. drop, Tacoma World sticker, gray wire mod, 15x8 black steel wheels, 33/10.5/15 BFG AT KO's, K&N High Flow air filter, trash can tonneau cover	Here you go. ....and close up... __________________

11-09-2008, 11:12 AM	#5
Toy4Life Nipple Biter Joined: Aug 2007, #2566 Location: Slippery Rock, PA Age: 29 Gender: Male Posts: 3,579 Radiant Red 02 TRD Offroad 2002 Access Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 Toytec 3" Lift(TAC3-PC-1000), 1" diff. drop, Tacoma World sticker, gray wire mod, 15x8 black steel wheels, 33/10.5/15 BFG AT KO's, K&N High Flow air filter, trash can tonneau cover	And the back side... __________________

11-09-2008, 11:14 AM	#6
Toy4Life Nipple Biter Joined: Aug 2007, #2566 Location: Slippery Rock, PA Age: 29 Gender: Male Posts: 3,579 Radiant Red 02 TRD Offroad 2002 Access Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 Toytec 3" Lift(TAC3-PC-1000), 1" diff. drop, Tacoma World sticker, gray wire mod, 15x8 black steel wheels, 33/10.5/15 BFG AT KO's, K&N High Flow air filter, trash can tonneau cover	^^I don't know why this picture isn't working __________________

11-09-2008, 11:40 AM	#7
chris4x4 Western Aliance: Fix it Division Joined: May 2008, #6497 Location: Tempe ,Az Posts: 5,953 2007 PreRunner 2007 Double Cab Automatic 1GR-FE (4.0 V6) OME 885's, OME shocks, Total Chaos UCA's, TSB springs with AAL, 5100 rear shocks, custom built fuel tank skid plate	Yeah. Just replace it. __________________ The simplest solutions are often the most clever..............they are also usually wrong.

11-09-2008, 11:51 AM	#8
Toy4Life Nipple Biter Joined: Aug 2007, #2566 Location: Slippery Rock, PA Age: 29 Gender: Male Posts: 3,579 Radiant Red 02 TRD Offroad 2002 Access Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 Toytec 3" Lift(TAC3-PC-1000), 1" diff. drop, Tacoma World sticker, gray wire mod, 15x8 black steel wheels, 33/10.5/15 BFG AT KO's, K&N High Flow air filter, trash can tonneau cover	I figured, thanks Chris. __________________

11-09-2008, 12:57 PM	#9
Toy4Life Nipple Biter Joined: Aug 2007, #2566 Location: Slippery Rock, PA Age: 29 Gender: Male Posts: 3,579 Radiant Red 02 TRD Offroad 2002 Access Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 Toytec 3" Lift(TAC3-PC-1000), 1" diff. drop, Tacoma World sticker, gray wire mod, 15x8 black steel wheels, 33/10.5/15 BFG AT KO's, K&N High Flow air filter, trash can tonneau cover	While searching for replacement parts, I stumbled across a thread in Tundra Solutions that pertains to this particular issue. The drum brakes on the early Tundras are the the same as the Tacomas. If anyone else experiences this, here's some helpful reading. http://www.tundrasolutions.com/forum...rake-sticking/ __________________

12-03-2008, 03:07 PM	#10
03coma Member Joined: Nov 2006, #203 Location: NJ Gender: Guy Posts: 90 TRD, SR5 2003 Double Cab Automatic 3.4L Westin Safari Bar, Hella 500 Fog Lights, ARE Lid, TRD Trans Cooler, Toyota Receiver Hitch & Fan Clutch, JBA SS Exhaust	Hey toy4life, I had the same problem with one of mine, not as rusted, its easier to replace the assy. Purchased oem parts price was not to bad. I was told the Tacoma's are known for that problem.

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