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Check your parking brake cable - PSA

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Evolved25, Aug 17, 2019.

  1. Aug 18, 2019 at 1:12 PM
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    shaggy135

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    Looks like they rerouted that cable on the 2019. I couldn't find a cable in that spot on mine.
     
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  2. Aug 18, 2019 at 1:25 PM
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    It’s not actually a brake cable , it’s the auto trans shift cable , you have a manual trans so you are good to go
     
  3. Aug 18, 2019 at 1:33 PM
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    That explains it then. Thank you for that extra detail.
     
  4. Aug 18, 2019 at 1:42 PM
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  5. Aug 18, 2019 at 4:38 PM
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    I'm a total noob. Can you guide me step by step where to find that cable?
     
  6. Aug 18, 2019 at 4:52 PM
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    Same here, 2019 AC MT. Nada problem!
     
  7. Aug 18, 2019 at 4:59 PM
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    Left (drivers) side approx under drivers seat area, right next to transfer case
     
  8. Aug 18, 2019 at 5:05 PM
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    Thanks I'll give it a look
     
  9. Aug 18, 2019 at 5:38 PM
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    It’s an internal cable and you aren’t shortening the length just repositioning so won’t hurt anything (so long as you’re not bending/linking it)
     
  10. Aug 18, 2019 at 5:40 PM
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    Stupid question... anyone know what size that plastic cable clamp thingy is? Looking on Amazon/home depot whatever, there's a lot of different sizes. Don't think I have any on hand, so I'd have to buy one, and wouldn't want something too small.
     
  11. Aug 18, 2019 at 5:40 PM
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    My bad I just assumed it was parking brake cable
     
  12. Aug 18, 2019 at 5:41 PM
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    I just used a standard plastic license plate insert
     
  13. Aug 18, 2019 at 6:04 PM
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    I just looked at mine and it has a bracket holding the cable further back. I don't see any rubbing on the housing. Does everyone have this bracket or was it added to later manufacture dates?

    IMG_8148.jpg
     
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  14. Aug 18, 2019 at 6:07 PM
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    I used 1/2".20190818_200731.jpg
     
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  15. Aug 18, 2019 at 6:08 PM
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    Yes they all have that bracket , but some of the cables lay much closer to the transfer case housing than yours does . My aluminum sheath actually lays against the t-case until I did the clip mod
     
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  16. Aug 18, 2019 at 6:52 PM
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    Interesting, mine appears to have plenty of clearance, but I will keep and eye on it.
     
  17. Aug 18, 2019 at 9:10 PM
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    I checked mine too. I have the bracket and it’s not even close to touching anything, especially the transfer case or yoke.
     
  18. Aug 19, 2019 at 2:38 AM
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    Mine too. Its an 18 built in 2/18. If that helps anyone.
     
  19. Aug 19, 2019 at 4:20 AM
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    Thinking about it...
    I wonder if it's a matter of how the cable is 'timed' on the support bracket forward of the rub area.
     
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  20. Aug 19, 2019 at 11:34 AM
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    i wonder if it could be readjusted to change the play in the cable
     

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