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Clunk when braking under 20 MPH

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by IronAddict, Nov 13, 2019.

  1. Nov 13, 2019 at 7:54 AM
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    IronAddict

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    Let me start by saying this is my first truck and I love this beast. But I'm starting to get concerned that something might be wrong. I've noticed that while breaking from 20 MPH and below that I sometimes feel a clunk. This sensation is more prominent after I've initially started the vehicle and tends to subside after driving for a while. Has anyone else experienced this? I plan on taking it to the dealer to have them take a look at it. The truck only has 15k miles on it.
     
  2. Nov 13, 2019 at 8:33 AM
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    Tnc

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    From what I’ve read on other threads here, it’s totally normal
     
  3. Nov 13, 2019 at 8:36 AM
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    Bleep100

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    My 17 with 15k miles dosen't do that . Get it looked at before it's out of warranty .
     
  4. Nov 13, 2019 at 8:51 AM
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    Tacospike

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  5. Nov 13, 2019 at 10:13 AM
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  6. Nov 13, 2019 at 10:21 AM
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    WoadWunner

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    I have a 17 AC TRD Offroad with 30 k Miles and no clunk
     
  7. Nov 13, 2019 at 10:24 AM
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    Steve0ct

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    I have a 2017 Off-Road. I have the clunk and have since the truck was new. The dealer told me it's normal and explained that it's kind of like an engine break on a big rig, dump truck or other type of truck with an engine break.
     
  8. Nov 13, 2019 at 10:27 AM
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    IronAddict

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    That's odd that the dealer would say that this is normal... I've had a similar issue on one of my hooptie cars (non-Toyota) and it ended up being a transmission problem. But since that vehicle was so old I just dumped it.
     
  9. Nov 13, 2019 at 10:48 AM
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    Skidog1

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    Never noticed any clunk on my 2016.
     
  10. Nov 13, 2019 at 1:53 PM
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    Ol'gray mare

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  11. Nov 13, 2019 at 2:30 PM
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    Hooper89

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    None here that I notice. That sounds weird tbh.
     
  12. Nov 14, 2019 at 5:38 AM
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    ‘17 Sport, MT with 22K and no clunks. Get into your dealer for inspection.
     

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