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Did you tuck in your parking brake cover?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Caliph420, Apr 8, 2017.

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  3. Never thought about it but now I cant stop thinking about it

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  4. Never thought about it, why are you thinking about it?

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  1. Apr 8, 2017 at 2:35 PM
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    FHC

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    Bruce Jenner tucks his in.
     
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  2. Apr 8, 2017 at 2:41 PM
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    Shelf Life

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    Maybe it's been covered before, but does anyone know why they went back to a hand brake?
     
  3. Apr 8, 2017 at 2:53 PM
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    shakerhood

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    I think this is the first handbrake in one, it is a cost cutting move as it is a bit more simple design.
     
  4. Apr 8, 2017 at 2:55 PM
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    jsinnard

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    E-brake slides...... :D
     
  5. Apr 8, 2017 at 2:55 PM
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    FHC

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    I like it, it's in the same place as my 98 RAV4! :thumbsup:
     
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  6. Apr 8, 2017 at 3:02 PM
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    Caliph420

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    How much freaking dirt do you have in your truck? Mine has been in for 18 months and its still fine, no dirt or even dust, haha
     
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  7. Apr 8, 2017 at 3:05 PM
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    It took me a while to get used to the foot brake, but I learned to like it. I'd probably pile up a third gen if I needed the E-brake, stomping a brake that isn't there. :cookiemonster:
     
  8. Apr 8, 2017 at 3:06 PM
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    Caliph420

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    Untitled.jpg This better not be how yall are keeping your 3rd gens or you have bigger issues than dirt in your ebrake
     
  9. Apr 8, 2017 at 3:09 PM
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    Caliph420

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    Has anyone actually cleaned the "dirt" out from one that is tucked in? I would say there is more a chance of finding a french fry than all this "dirt/dust" that is overwhelming the e brake pocket...
     
  10. Apr 8, 2017 at 3:09 PM
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    Caliph420

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    Im calling BS
     
  11. Apr 8, 2017 at 3:15 PM
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    EatSleepTacos

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    The e brake is tucked in like that on my wife's car, and it accumulates crumbs since she likes to snack in there. It can definitely happen.
     
  12. Apr 8, 2017 at 3:16 PM
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    Caliph420

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    Sounds like a good plan b if you get snowed in somewhere, you can rummage around in the e brake pocket for sustenance
     
  13. Apr 8, 2017 at 3:18 PM
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    :puke:
     
  14. Apr 8, 2017 at 4:27 PM
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    I can't remember to keep it zipped up let alone , tucked in :frusty:
     
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  15. Apr 8, 2017 at 4:28 PM
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    Why'd you have to go and bring this up!! Now i have to clean mine...
     
  16. Apr 8, 2017 at 4:30 PM
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    Broccoli

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    Toyota stated when the truck was released that they got rid of the old school t-handle ( that i loved ) because surveys and customers wanted it in the centre. My guess is because thats where most vehicles place it people are accustomed to it.
     
  17. Apr 8, 2017 at 5:39 PM
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    Lord Humongous

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    Well I do quite a bit of camping, hunting, towing and other truck activities. Combine that with the fact that Im also a clean freak....Not a good combo, and yes there is a vacuum in my trailer:luvya:
     
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  18. Apr 8, 2017 at 6:02 PM
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    Steve Urquell

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    No pants!
     
  19. Apr 8, 2017 at 8:05 PM
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    Paterico

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    Mine came "tucked" from the stealership and I think it looks far better that way.

    I'll deal with untucking it once a year to vacuum and clean
     
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  20. Apr 8, 2017 at 8:41 PM
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    weefek

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    I love the placement of the hand brake. Works well too.

    I prefer the way it looks tucked in. Yes it collects dirt and hair and yadda yadda but if you clean it regularly what's the big deal? Looks 477% better than old ballsac untucked
     
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