2008 Toyota Tacoma Brakes Problems

“I have a 2008 Tacoma 4wd. I have had both front brake calipers replaced because of rattling in the front end. There is a inconsistent braking when braking and going over bumps. Going into parking lots with bumpy entrances, over railroad tracks. It acts like the ABS is activating. But when it does you lose braking control. I thought that replacing the brake calipers would correct this problem but it has not.”

“I have a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The way the brake and gas pedals are configured I frequently hit the gas pedal along with the brake pedal. The brake pedal when depressed goes almost to the floor. The pedals are so close together that the gas pedal is sometimes caught by the edge of my shoe while braking causing the engine to race. This especially happens when backing up and my body is contorted to see out the rear windshield. But it also happens occasionally when driving forward and attempting to stop. …”

“I have owned a 08 Tacoma for about 4 years now, and have noticed a possible problem with the Toyota ABS system. If when braking you hit a bump, pot hole, object, etc the ABS system does not know exactly how to react and increases braking distance. I live in louisiana and our roads are not the best. I have noticed several times that I will be braking to avoid hitting something/someone, hit a bump, and my braking action is reduced until the system regains itself. You can hear the ABS system respond each time this occurs and can notice that your vehicle isn't stopping. …”

“The ABS braking system on my 2008 Toyota Tacoma double cab has felt incorrectly calibrated since the truck was new. When I go over a bump, hit a pot hole or am going down a hill with uneven pavement while braking, the ABS will disengage the brakes. I have almost run into the vehicle in front of me more times than I can count. In the winter, it also happens regularly in any snowy conditions. The local dealer has checked it and told me it tests within their specifications. …”

“When applying brakes on my 2008 Toyota Tacoma extended cab 4x4 to come to a stop, the brake pedal goes down almost to the floor, about 2 inched from the floor. This has happened since the vehicle was new. At about 18000 miles I reported the issue to the dealership and they checked the vehicle brakes and stated the pedal movement was normal. I had the front breaks replaced at 47000 miles and the problem persist. The excessive brake pedal movement happens every time I attempt to stop. I am going to take the vehicle back to the dealership once again.”