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There is some aftermarket Carmont kit TOY-00358-P (FB-11-04-C) that has the correct pins, but it is missing horse washers and the the bottom springs and the cap washer with bent end. I had to mix it with the other set with wrong pins.

There was some badly rusted hardware inside the rotor. Probably it stuck when freezing so I decided to replace it all. I must admit it was a nightmare. It wasn't that easy as on videos. I can't remember anything worse anytime wrenching on the 4Runner. The parking brake shoes: TRW GS8716...

Is it an aftermarket brake shoe issue? I'm about to replace it too. Did you take pictures by chance? What aftermarket shoes you got? I was thinking about TRWs and they are ~10 times less expensive then OEM.

Thanks a lot! This is some awesome video instructions.

ebrake meaning parking brake? oh I haven't ever touched it. Is it the similar construction as in 3rd gen? I read it is not uncommon that parking brake freezes in 3rd gen. It could be this! I'll try to to turn it with a pry and take the brake disk off to see what mess could be in there.

When in Park and spinning: right forwards -> left backwards right backwards -> left stuck left backwards -> right forwards try left forwards doesn't even move Left only moves forwards when D and gas pressed but with problems and terrible noises.

Hi! I have an issue with left rear wheel. It seems to be locked up in a forward direction only. The car is jacked up, rear wheels up, transmission in neutral. Right rear wheel spins with no problem both directions while the left rear wheel spins only backwards, can't move it forward. I noticed...

Hi, From time to time when the car is left outside at freezing temperatures it comes terrible knocking sound when driving. It is coming from underbody the drive train to me. It doesn't happen in the summer. I thought it's the ice and mud somewhere at wheels but today minus 0 Celsius but roads...

I did it manually without any problems as described in the service manual and Haynes. Used that simple and cheap bleeding kit with one way valve at the end of the tubing. I could theoretically do it just myself but had an 8 year old helper pumping the pedal :) It took up about 1 liter of fluid.

Hi, I am going to just replace the brake fluid in the system. Is the procedure from the Haynes manual for bleeding brake system the right way to do it? I.e: - (Front), ignition ON, wait for the pump motor to stop, pump pedal several times, depress pedal, bleed - (Rear), ignition ON, depress...

I too struggled with the corroded regulator. Left mounting totally broke apart. Fortunately the glass survived but not one of its the plastic brackets. For everyone who don't want to spend $$ on the new glass there is a solution. I made a bracket from some stiff piece of plastic and fix it...

This is a really nice thread. My problem was the lock closed and immediately popped out leaving the door opened. I took it apart and thoroughly cleaned the lock mechanism with an electronic degreaser and WD40. It worked! To restart the whole thing you just need to disconnect and reconnect the...

Thanks! I'm curious, there must be someone on the site who drives with the booster in the front. This is what this forum is :)

OK. I tried with the different order. It doesn't work for a booster seat. It looks like this instruction is for convertible child seats (younger kids) only with their own seatbelts for kids. I cannot find any mention in the manual for turning off the airbag for the booster seats like this...

When no one sitting (no weight) the indicator is always OFF. Do I understand that procedure correctly? Turn ignition ON Put the child seat on the passenger seat Move the passenger seat fully back Put the child on the seat and fasten seatbelt From now the airbag indicator should stay OFF...