Where is parking brake on Toyota Tundra?
Generation 2 Tundras (2007-2016) have rear disc brakes. The calipers do normal braking and are actuated hydraulically by the brake pedal. The parking brake is a drum brake inside the disc hub, which is actuated mechanically by the parking brake cable.
What’s the best way to replace parking brake cable?
Tip: Spray the new cable down with a silicone lubricant or a rust preventing spray. This will increase the life expectancy of the new cable and prevent moisture from causing damage later on. Grease can also be used to coat the cable. The idea is to add some extra lubrication to the new cable.
How do you remove the parking brake shoes?
Remove the parking brake shoes by removing the parking brake return spring. Then, the brake shoe spring can be removed by prying out the spring retainer. The parking brake shoes can be pulled apart and taken off the hub. For a more detailed look at working with the parking brake, check out the featured video below. Figure 5. Return spring removal.
When to use the parking brake on a car?
The parking brake system is fitted to every vehicle as an auxiliary braking system whose primary job is to hold the vehicle stationary while not in use. When parking the vehicle and leaving it unattended, it is good practice to engage the parking brake as a means to keep the vehicle stationary.
What to do if your emergency brake stops working?
The emergency (parking) brake pedal stopped working, I made a mistake of removing the emergency (parking) brake pedal assembly. So the first part of this video is good for someone who needs to fix the emergency (parking) brake pedal assembly problems. The second part of the video (rear drum brake) actually fixed my problem.
How do you remove the brake pedal cable?
From there, go inside the car, under the carpet, and pull out the rubber seal in the hole in the floor. The cable can now be pulled through this hole. The other end of the cable is attached to the brake pedal assembly by it’s end being fitted in a notch of the assembly’s pulley.
What should I do before replacing my parking brake shoes?
Next the brake pads, caliper, caliper mounting bracket and rotor will need to be removed before you can replace the emergency (parking) brake shoes. Parking brake shoes like regular brake shoes which deal with asbestos that should be cleaned off. The best way to remove this dust is to use regular water and rinse the area clean.
Tip: Spray the new cable down with a silicone lubricant or a rust preventing spray. This will increase the life expectancy of the new cable and prevent moisture from causing damage later on. Grease can also be used to coat the cable. The idea is to add some extra lubrication to the new cable.
How do you remove parking brake shoe actuator?
While grasping the parking brake cable spring, move it upward on the cable to create room to remove the brake shoe actuator arm from the cable. A pair of side cutters (dikes) works well for this because it will hold to the cable if you clamp down slightly while disconnecting the arm.