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2004 Toyota Prado Repair Question


Topics covered: Brakes, Engine, Brake shoes.
Mileage: 150,000 miles.

Asked on April 7, 2012

Recently i am facing trouble at my rear break system. when i put my car on hand break mood for few hours or days then it blocked.??

My rear break system used to blocked after putting it at hand break mood. and my meter board also showing then engine icon when i m running.now how could i know what the problem and how can i repair and what to check????
Avatar Asked by showkat.sb

Answer

Replied on April 7, 2012

If the check engine light is on, go to Autozone and they will read the codes for you for free, write them down and post here.

Tiny Answered by merlin2021 (expert)
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Replied on April 7, 2012

Check the handbrake cable and brake shoes for the brakes sticking. If the wheel cyliders are leaking, the rear brakes would stick.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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