Brakes
Antilock system (ABS), parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, rotors, pulsation or vibration, squeaking, brake failure or wear.
What Owners Say
"ABS light on the dashboard comes on at random times and goes off at random times. Brake still seem to work fine though"
Anonymous, PA (2002 Toyota Tacoma S-Runner 3.4-L V6)"I had just left my home at 8:00 am in the morning and applied my brakes to a very busy cross street at commute hour and my truck did not stop and I went out into the oncoming traffic. I was fortunate no traffic was coming or I might have had a serio"
Anonymous, CA (2002 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner 3.4-L V6)"I can’t locate another ads senser modular"
Anonymous, NH (2002 Toyota Tacoma Base 3.4-L V6)"Right side caliper froze and caused one brake pad to wear out and score the rotor. Mechanic said it was probably caused by rust due to road salt and brine solution used here in PA winters"
R C., PA (2002 Toyota Tacoma 3.4-L V6)"Froze up and would not completely release"
Delbert H., MN (2002 Toyota Tacoma 3.4-L V6)"calipers hang up, causing premature wear on pads and rotors"
Anonymous, CT (2002 Toyota Tacoma 3.4-L V6)"Left front caliper froze up and needed to replace rotor, caliper and pads. The other side (right side) was like new"
Anonymous, PA (2002 Toyota Tacoma S-Runner 3.4-L V6)"Right side Caliper froze"
R C., PA (2002 Toyota Tacoma 3.4-L V6)"I just know that the brakes went out and the repair work was over $900 dollars"
Anonymous, CA (2002 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner 3.4-L V6)"Pads worn out."
Richard B., NC (2002 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Finally, this year, after 200,000 miles of trouble-free driving, the truck began to need work mostly on brakes and suspension."
Anonymous, CO (2002 Toyota Tacoma 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"needed rear brake shoes"
Anonymous, WA (2002 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Typical for age of vehicle"
Mary T., OR (2002 Toyota Tacoma 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"The car is old and it needed new brakes"
Anonymous, NJ (2002 Toyota Tacoma)"None"
Stanford M., GA (2002 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner 3.4-L V6)"Live ion coast had because of rust had to have most of braking system replace"
Anonymous, TX (2002 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner 3.4-L V6)"brake pedal pulsation. Replaced drums and shoes"
Tom S., FL (2002 Toyota Tacoma Base 3.4-L V6)"After 76K miles the front brakes were wore out."
Anonymous, FL (2002 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Cable and calipers"
Anonymous, CT (2002 Toyota Tacoma 3.4-L V6)"The peaking brakes froze and wouldn't release."
Tom R., NH (2002 Toyota Tacoma 3.4-L V6)"parking brake light goes on occasionally while driving, but the parking brake is not engaged"
Anonymous, MA (2002 Toyota Tacoma Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Warning light on. Faulty sensor."
Anonymous, FL (2002 Toyota Tacoma Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Parking break needs to be released and lubricated to pass inspection on an annual basis"
Anonymous, NY (2002 Toyota Tacoma 3.4-L V6)"Parking Brake Engaged warning light -- sensor poorlyt positioned -- almost impossible to get to go off."
Kenneth O., MD (2002 Toyota Tacoma 3.4-L V6)"Parking brake bell crank assembly froze twice, causing vibration and overheating of rear brakes that resulted in destruction of rear axle oil seal and damage to rear bearings."
Anonymous, VA (2002 Toyota Tacoma 3.4-L V6)"Emergency Brake cable broke and had to be replaced."
Anonymous, CT (2002 Toyota Tacoma Unsure 2.7-L 4 Cyl)"can't seem to find the right pad. Some leave a lot of brake dust and the other, i get vibration. Which is rotor warp. Why? They say water cooled down the rotor too quickly in rain"
Anonymous, CT (2002 Toyota Tacoma 3.4-L V6)"Truck since new has gone thru brakes every 30k. All installed by touts dealers or other reputable chains. With the help of a mechanic friend I installed beefed up aftermarket parts such as slotted rotors, extreme use pads, and new calipers. Has bee"
Anonymous, HI (2002 Toyota Tacoma 3.4-L V6)"I have always had problems with the brakes and rotors since i have owned the truck of 12 years"
Jason G., TN (2002 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner 3.4-L V6)"Caused by a sticking right side caliper"
R C., PA (2002 Toyota Tacoma 3.4-L V6)"when coming to a stop while stepping on the brake the car jerks"
Anonymous, WA (2002 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Pulsing/shaking when braking."
Anonymous, NC (2002 Toyota Tacoma Base 2.7-L 4 Cyl)"- Front brakes regularly overheated - Parking brake linkage seized and damaged cylinders and axle seals"
Anonymous, VA (2002 Toyota Tacoma 3.4-L V6)"Brakes just started squeaking. Had the shoes replaced but rotors were still OK> The Dealer charged $450 for a brake job"
Edwin M., OK (2002 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner 3.4-L V6)"Had to replace the rotors."
Richard B., NC (2002 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Brake grinding noise. Rotor scored"
Anonymous, CO (2002 Toyota Tacoma Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
"can't find the problem, interment"
Anonymous, CT (2002 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner 3.4-L V6)