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Left side drum and linings are fine but I couldn't get right side completely off. I broke the drum free but when easing it off I can feel it pulling brake shoes possibly with it. Think there is a lip worn or rust on the drum catching the lining. I will presume it is in the same condition as the...

Is there an inspection hole to see the lining or do I need to pull the drum off?

Have 2010 Tacoma with 110,000 miles. Replacing my front rotors and pads today for the 2nd time in it's life. It was definitely time. How often do the rear drums need attention typically? Is it time? It's going into the shop in two weeks for a complete fluid change. Since it is going there...

Appreciate the replies...thanks.

Used to do the same but park in a garage now where it is above freezing. Will probably get some sand bags.

The rear end just seems to slip out from under it so easily. Will get some sand I suspect. Can you run on dry pavement in 4 high or do you need need to shift back and forth between 4 and 2 depending on the road? This is first modern 4x4 I've had. In my old ones you couldn't drive on dry pavement...

How much weight do folks usually but in the bed of the truck to help in traction on snow. 200lbs? 300 lbs? Thanks.

I agree to all. I'm older and am used to changing plugs, points, condensers, setting timing, adjusting valves, etc. Still do that on one of my cars. I think it is better all around to spend time with your ride under the hood doing things so you can identify problems before they get bad. Actually...

Okay, makes sense on all. Do taco folks upgrade plugs to last longer or just stay with copper? I don't mind doing all this stuff but just want to make sure I understand the reasoning behind it. Any fuel additives now and again like Seafoam?

This summer I purchased a 2010 Tacoma access cab, 6 Cyl. I just hit 30,000 miles. I have the owners manual but not the scheduled maintenance manual, going off of limited info in owners manual and Haynes repair manual. The maintenance schedule says to replace spark plugs, drain and replace all...

Just bought a 2010 Tacoma 4x4, TRD, access cab with the 4.0L 6 cylinder. Has a little less than 25,000 miles. Haven't had a Toyota since my 1985 4runner. Hope to learn here. TL