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Brake actuator location different across Tacoma trims?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by CenterKnurl, Sep 8, 2025 at 8:31 AM.

  1. Sep 8, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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    CenterKnurl

    CenterKnurl [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Was watching some YouTube videos of people installing those ARB under-the-hood air compressors in the engine bay. Looks like most people use the dead open space just above the air filter housing. Popped the hood to look at my area and that's where my brake actuator housing is. On other models, where is this part located? Do TRD trim models have it buried somewhere else? I have a SR5 V6 2017.

    https://imgur.com/a/tac-8ksrgHQ
     
  2. Sep 8, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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    545

    545 Well-Known Member

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    Yes, brake systems are different on trd or and pro trims, they have a pump instead of the classic brake booster
    It’s to do things like crawl control
     
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    4x4junkie Well-Known Member

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    I welded up a bracket to mount my ARB comp right above it.
    It is bolted w/two bolts to the side apron, the support post is ½" steel tube with nuts welded at both ends (bottom of post screws in place of one nut holding the brake actuator, mounting plate is bolted to top of post).
    arb mounted.jpg
     
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