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2012 TACOMA MEGA-THREAD

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Layzboy, Feb 1, 2011.

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  1. Aug 13, 2012 at 2:51 AM
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    MySilverTaco13

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    heres mine guys
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    MySilverTaco13, Aug 13, 2012
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  2. Nov 1, 2012 at 11:03 AM
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    Hey guys.

    I've had my 2012 Double cab TRD off-road with the TX pro package for about a month now. Got about 2,500 miles on it.

    I really love the truck.... Except for the brakes.

    I know the 2012 has EBD. Maybe i'm just having a tough time getting used to it, but I am having a very difficult time getting used to the pedal. It doesn't seem linear or predictable to me. I'm either coming to a stop way faster than I wanted too, or rolling too far into intersections. When I give it light brake pressure, it does nothing for the first few mm's of pedal then the assist kicks in and it gives it much more brake force than I wanted.

    Am I crazy, do you think my truck has issues, or has anyone else notice something similar?
     
    GC8Steve, Nov 1, 2012
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  3. Nov 1, 2012 at 11:55 AM
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    big sky

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    yeah I wouldn't rate the brakes as the best I've used- I do like the beefy opposed piston calipers up front, but the actual braking is definitely not as linear as I would like

    it's possible a pad change might help, could simply be a function of the EBD or something built into the brake ECU program and pads wouldn't help

    not sure what role (if any) having drums in the rear would have either, funny they didn't upgrade to discs in the rear
     
    big sky, Nov 1, 2012
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  4. Nov 1, 2012 at 11:57 AM
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    Corvus

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    Corvus As the crow flies

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    Hmm maybe this is a heavier V6 issue? I have no problems stopping my '12. In fact, they are some of the best brakes that I've had on a car/truck to date. Not overly sensitive, but certainly stops all of the truck when I want it to.

    The gas pedal is a little spongy for my tastes, but I think that could just be related to it being a 4 banger anyways :p
     
    Corvus, Nov 1, 2012
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  5. Nov 1, 2012 at 12:36 PM
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    outright stopping is pretty darn good, just the braking is not very linear through the pedal
     
    big sky, Nov 1, 2012
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  6. Nov 1, 2012 at 12:47 PM
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    Hmm maybe I'm just used to it as my Camaro had real stiff brakes. My mom's 2011 v6 Camry has ridiculous brakes. It actually hurts to keep my foot that far off the pedal to be so delicate with it. Thing stops like no other. I could swear it had a Brembo big rotor kit :p
     
    Corvus, Nov 1, 2012
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  7. Nov 1, 2012 at 1:09 PM
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    1stacoma

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    No issues here I actually think my brakes are good.
     
    1stacoma, Nov 1, 2012
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  8. Nov 2, 2012 at 7:04 AM
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    Thanks for the feedback guys. Don't get me wrong, the truck will stop very well. It's just the smoothness of the operation. I'm going to bring it by the dealer just to have them double check.
     
    GC8Steve, Nov 2, 2012
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  9. Nov 2, 2012 at 4:28 PM
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    Corvus

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    What kind of bumper is that? Me gusta :)
     
    Corvus, Nov 2, 2012
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  10. Nov 2, 2012 at 6:19 PM
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    Thats the Avid Offroad Lightbar. They're bad ass!
     
    bridgcat, Nov 2, 2012
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  11. Nov 2, 2012 at 6:30 PM
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    Corvus

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    Ahh thankya very much sir! :D

    I have a wayyy too stock '12 that needs some goodies :p
     
    Corvus, Nov 2, 2012
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  12. Nov 15, 2012 at 3:07 PM
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    I have an issue with mine as well.. what did the dealer say.
    My brakes feel like a torque wrench i go to press on them and then a little click occurs like im using a torque wrench driving me crazy. also a little squishy noise occurs when i apply pressure. Dealer mechanic said the noise was normal havnt had time to check on the click.
     
    ColoradoTaco, Nov 15, 2012
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  13. Oct 4, 2016 at 8:18 AM
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    LastShot457

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    Bump

    Threads dead... but lets bring it back. Here is my 12.

     
    LastShot457, Oct 4, 2016
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