2001 Toyota Tacoma Brakes Problems

“Our 2001 Toyota Tacoma 4wd double cab (with 143,000 miles and excellent condition) ABS control unit failed sometimes in early jan 2020. After we searched for replacement part on Toyota dealers' websites, they showed this product is no longer available. Our shop searched and was told by Toyota dealers the same thing. I contacted dealers and they said nothing they could do but to contact Toyota motor north america in plano, texas. We along with our shop searched for used/recycled part across america. We found one from oregon but it did not work after installation. …”

“Rust seems to be coming off by the handfuls and pieces thick enough that I am concerned. I looked under my truck and among other things, metal lines (brake, steering, not sure), the gas tank, and steering linkage became my biggest concern. By the thickness of rust I have gotten from my vehicle I am certain it is not surface rust. How much will something rust before it becomes a failure, especially with a line under pressure such as brake lines? The last time I filled up I noticed gas leaking on the concrete. I am not sure if it is coming from the tank itself or not.”

“I had made a left turn onto freeway entrance ramp, started accelerating to get up to speed. At approximately 30mph there was a loud bang/pop noise and the vehicle front left dropped down. I hung on to try and keep vehicle under control as it took an sharp left hand turn towards a pole. Even though the brake pedal went to the floor I was able to some how get the vehicle stopped before the passenger side hit the pole where my 1 year old daughter was riding. I had the truck checked for recalls in late 2008 when I purchased it. …”

“My 2001 Toyota Tacoma has dealer verified frame rust perforation. When the first letter from Toyota came to my door in early 2009 I went directly to my local dealer who did not know anything about this issue and stated to me that they would get back to me with more information as it became available to them. Several months later, I was told by the dealer that wisconsin was asking Toyota to provide more data on the propose solutions to this issue and had not approved Toyota to make any repairs. I was also told that they would contact me when I could get my truck inspected. …”

“The brakes failed due to loss of hydraulic fluid. This occurred suddenly. The steel hydraulic brake line has corroded and ruptured within an inch of where it connects to the brake bias valve near the left rear wheel. Upon inspection of the area around the brake bias valve, the bias valve itself, the bolts securing the bias valve, and the brake lines severe corrosion was observed. The inspector who has 35 years of experience working on toyotas regards this corrosion as abnormal for any vehicle of this age. …”