What would cause rear tires to lock up?
Brake shoe contamination can be the cause of rear wheel lockup. If an axle seal or wheel cylinder leaks and contaminates the brake shoe(s) it changes the coefficient of friction. If it is mild contamination then the friction is increased while severe contamination will cause a reduction in friction (See Figure 61.9).
When did drum brakes stop being used?
1986
Now practically all cars use disc brakes on the front wheels, and many use disc brakes on all four wheels. In the United States, the Jeep CJ-5 (manufactured by AM General) was the final automobile (produced for the United States Postal Service) to use front drum brakes when it was phased out in 1986.
How to put a tire on a Toyota Tacoma?
When positioning the jack under the rear axle housing, make sure the groove on the top of the jack fits with the rear axle housing. Remove all the wheel nuts and the tire. When resting the tire on the ground, place the tire so that the wheel design faces up to avoid scratching the wheel surface. Installing the tire
Are there any recalls on the Toyota Tacoma?
In 2005, Toyota issued a recall on the lower ball joint for ’01-’04 Tacomas and installed new ones correctly to prevent premature wear. If you’re experiencing another issue with your Tacoma that isn’t listed here, feel free to email us or give us a call.
Why does my Toyota Tacoma make a rattling noise?
Broken Tabs in the Glove Box: A rattling noise coming from the passenger side area is a sound with which many first-gen Tacoma owners are familiar. This noise is the result of two rubber tabs breaking off during factory installation, causing a loose fit that makes the back and top of the glove box rattle against the lower dash area.
Why does my Toyota Tacoma have clutch problems?
This is a common problem because many Tacoma owners allow the fluid in the master cylinder to get too low, causing air to get into the Tacoma’s hydraulic clutch system. This messes up the pressure applied to the clutch system, leading to premature clutch wear.