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Parking brake extension

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Tac04x4, Mar 14, 2021.

  1. Mar 14, 2021 at 4:53 PM
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    Tac04x4

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    I just bought a 03 taco. The previous owner jacked it up like a mini monster truck, lol. The parking brake no longer works. Do they make an extension to make it reach back? Or what are my best options?
    Thanks
     
  2. Mar 14, 2021 at 5:22 PM
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    Black DOG Lila

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  3. Mar 14, 2021 at 6:30 PM
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    Thank you. I'm sure I will have questions along the way. I just hate driving a 5 speed with no emergency brake. But it was a good deal to not grab.
     
  4. Mar 14, 2021 at 6:42 PM
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    CrippledOldMan

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    you definitely need to post some pics of this mini monster truck.
     
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  5. Mar 14, 2021 at 6:45 PM
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    JasonLee

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  6. Mar 14, 2021 at 6:56 PM
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    holly crap, I'd need a ladder to climb into that truck.
     
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  7. Mar 14, 2021 at 7:01 PM
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    02hilux

    02hilux What do you mean there’s no road, I’m here

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    That is super high for a truck with 35 it seem. Look like a solid axle in the front already? That will not affect the parking/emergency brake unless PO did a rear disk conversion, than your SOL. Take some pictures of your rear drum setup, brake cable etc
     
  8. Mar 14, 2021 at 7:04 PM
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    Poncate

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  9. Mar 14, 2021 at 7:08 PM
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    Yea it's up there. I didn't want one quite so tall but it was a good deal. Yes. Solid axel front swap and 35s

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  10. Mar 14, 2021 at 7:09 PM
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    I'll grab some pics in the AM. It's at my garage. Not my house
     
  11. Mar 14, 2021 at 7:11 PM
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    02hilux

    02hilux What do you mean there’s no road, I’m here

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    Is the cable super stretched?
     
  12. Mar 14, 2021 at 7:15 PM
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    I'm not sure. Haven't got to crawl under there and mess with it. Gonna try to tomorrow. But there is 0 pressure on the lever
     
  13. Mar 14, 2021 at 7:18 PM
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    02hilux

    02hilux What do you mean there’s no road, I’m here

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  14. Mar 14, 2021 at 8:28 PM
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    As high as the truck is The Rear cable will be to short.

    I am curious to see what you find disconnected at the rear or at the intermediate lever by the front of the fuel tank.

    I am sure a work around can be found
     
  15. Mar 15, 2021 at 11:55 AM
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    Lol, username checks out.
     
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