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Frozen E Brake

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by blaze1, Dec 24, 2017.

  1. Dec 24, 2017 at 5:49 AM
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    blaze1

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    i just started having issues with my E brake seizing up in freezing weather. I’m in Oregon in 32 degree weather and if I park the truck outside and engage the E brake I can’t disengage. The truck is literally stuck and won’t move. I’ve tried putting it in gear and rocking back and forth and have also tried warming up the left rear brake with a hair dryer and no luck.

    Any tips?
     
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  2. Dec 24, 2017 at 6:03 AM
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    90yota

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    Have it towed to Toyota and have them replace your rear brakes. They've been known to sieze and fail
     
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  3. Dec 24, 2017 at 6:10 AM
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    Riding Dirty

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    ^^i concur. Let them fix it.
     
  4. Dec 24, 2017 at 6:14 AM
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    blaze1

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    I’ll be getting it towed to the dealer but I’m in a bind because I’m supposed to be on the road today headed north and the service department is closed.....nothing like having a brand new truck leave you stranded.
     
  5. Dec 24, 2017 at 6:16 AM
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    Riding Dirty

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    That rots for sure. I hope you can get to where you need to go without too much trouble.
     
  6. Dec 24, 2017 at 6:17 AM
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    got one of those little long neck butane lighters? Or able to uber to HD/Lowes/WalMart to buy one?
     
  7. Dec 24, 2017 at 6:23 AM
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    If it's water in the cable casing ...... look for the lower point / where its likely for the water to "puddle"

    Try some form of heating in that location.

    I've seen other vehicles have freezing issues where the cable enters the rear drum backing plate(s).

    A small space heater ( rent ? ) might be something to consider.

    Good Luck ....... and Merry Christmas !
     
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  8. Dec 24, 2017 at 7:16 AM
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    My 16 O/R DCSB does the same shit! Mine freezes on the pass side....This is what I do. I have a manual so I leave her in gear. Disengage the hand brake and reach under where the brake line enters the drum behind the wheel. Grab the line near the drum and wiggle it. This unlocks it every time. Annoying as fuck so I usually just leave in gear now and let my truck warm on level ground in Neutral.....
     
  9. Dec 24, 2017 at 7:21 AM
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    solscooter

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    Locate the stuck drum and strike the back of it with a hammer. This will work
     
  10. Dec 24, 2017 at 7:27 AM
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    I beat the shit out of my drum, used a heat gun, tried rocking 1st to reverse......only thing that's works is grabbing the line entering the drum and pulling at it. Works 100% every time....
     
  11. Dec 24, 2017 at 7:33 AM
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    FYI my line is not in the factory bracket any longer. Once I lifted It wouldn't reach so i installed a hook bolt to my AAL. My line sits in the hook so it is easy to take out and pull about. In the factory bracket It might be a bitch to wiggle.....
     
  12. Dec 24, 2017 at 7:35 AM
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    Simple fix. Poor hot water on it. Let it warm up with considerable hot water and drive away.
     
  13. Dec 24, 2017 at 7:36 AM
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    Or time to upgrade to discs
     
  14. Dec 24, 2017 at 7:38 AM
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    Learned long ago to not use e brakes in the winter.
     
  15. Dec 24, 2017 at 8:32 AM
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    Awesome suggestions! I got er un stuck, beat the drum with a soft faced hammer, wiggled the brake line a bit an all good!!
     
  16. Dec 24, 2017 at 8:32 AM
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    Good to hear!
     
  17. Dec 24, 2017 at 8:48 AM
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    Blais03

    Blais03 Guess I'll bring a spare wheel bearing...

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    Take the e brake off and then get out and yank on the cable in your wheel wells lol it works every time
     
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    Blais03 Guess I'll bring a spare wheel bearing...

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    Exactly what I do!
     
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    I’ve lived in Alaska for a very long time and I’ve always used the parking brake. It’s never been stuck. I’m sorry that it’s happened to you, but it looks like there’s an easy fix. At least I know what that is if it ever does happen to me.
     
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  20. Dec 24, 2017 at 12:15 PM
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    I’d be careful with that, especially if the parts are really cold. Poured hot water on my driveway to melt the ice once, and this is sorta what I got:

     
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