2004 Toyota Tundra Parking Brake Adjustment

Attached are two nuts that adjust the hand parking brake.

2004 toyota tundra parking brake adjustment. When failure occurs Brake Cables need to be replaced for the vehicle to pass state inspections. Parts fit for the following vehicle options. Sounds like its time to adjust the parking brake system.

While the vehicle was at the dealer being serviced for an unrelated issue the contact was informed that the axle the bearing and the brake backing plate failed. Then the parking brake actuating cable. The 2004 Toyota Tundra has 1 NHTSA complaints for the parking brake at 109000 miles average.

Brake Cables are responsible for application of the parking or emergency brake. The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tundra. Parking Brake Cable - Repair or Replace Your parking brake.

Gently lock the vice grip on the front end of the threaded adjuster rod to keep it from turning and break the lock nut free on the other end. If you think they are not adjusted try backing up and applying the brakes every few feet. You need a vice grip plier and two 10mm or 12 mm dont remember for sure box or open end wrenches.

If there is still a problem pull the drum and inspect the linings for excessive. Use your pliers to turn the nuts around the two rods sticking out the back of the hand parking brake. 6 Cyl 34L 6 Cyl 40L 8 Cyl 47L.

Notice the two rods sticking out from the back metal plate. Parking Brake Cable are shipped directly from authorized Toyota dealers and backed by the manufacturers warranty. Tighten up the adjuster nut till the parking brake pedal has 9-13 clicks to set the brake.