D to P rolling

2018 DC. I've noticed when putting the truck in park, it wants to roll a bit before it engages whatever it is that engages to "lock" the truck in a stationary position. All vehicles do this. But my new Tacoma seems to roll much further. Like 3 inches, even when on relatively flat ground.

And when it "locks", I kinda hear that clank sound that you always hear, but it's noticeably more than any other vehicle I've had.

I've never used parking breaks unless on an obvious incline. But with this Tacoma, I feel like I should be pulling the parking brake up every time I stop the vehicle before putting it in park.

Does this sound normal to you guys? Similar experiences?

 

I believe the “clank” is a part called a pawl. It’s normal to hear. The park gear engages a hook that catches the pawl and locks the wheels in place. They are pretty strong but I would suggest you always use the parking brake. I often put the vehicle in park while holding the brake pedal and easing off the brake pedal slightly to control the roll of the vehicle so it catches the pawl softly. Then pull the parking brake.

It’s a new truck, it’s normal.

 

Sounds like mine.

 

Mine has done this for 30k miles now. I usually use the parking brake, but it def rolls some if I don't.

 

Normal, I always used my parking brake on my 3rd gen, especially considering how easy it is compared to the older models which had pull style or foot style.

 

manual says to use parking brake. I also think it said not to use it in winter.

 

Always use the parking brake. Letting it catch the pawl is not good for the transmission. It's one reason you get that loud clunk when shifting out of park.

 

Just an FYI. As the rear brake shoes ware they need adjustment to keep them closed to the drum, parking brake is what provides that adjustment. So with drums you should always use you handbrake to keep the shoes in the best position.