ts1

In a 3rd gen Runner, do you adjust the parking brake using the nut near the handle or do you need to go under the truck? I tried the backing up maneuver while pulling the brake but it did not tighten the cable.

Bob_98SR5

TS1,

Are you talking about the "length of the pull" of the ebrake itself? If so, its just a matter of undoing the center (arm rest) console. Take a look at my write up here:

http://www.4runners.org/articles/cupholder

Under Step 2, look at the first pic on the left. Its a top view of your ebrake. There are two opposing nuts, unscrew the top one a few turns, then screw the other one lower. Then screw the top one downwards. Your ebrake should take less "pull" to fully set.

The other thing I was thinking about is that if you have a lift, you might need an ebrake bracket. Tom and Steve installed one on mine when they put my PP 1" springs in. Ask them for more details.

Bob

ts1

Bob,

I just looked up in the Haynes manual at the store that the 4Runner should have between 7-9 clicks of the handle for normal operation of the brake. I have 7 but I just thought it was loose. I think I will leave it for now. I know the nut you are talking about but how do you undo the center console to access the nut? I don't want to break any tabs.

I will read your writeup.

Thanks

Bob_98SR5

TS1:

Easy to remove. First, take out all the crap out of your console storage area. Use a 12mm (or was it 10?) mm socket w/ an extension to remove the two bolts.

Up at the front of the console, unscrew the two philips head screws on either side of it. Lift up.

Bob