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Are Hilux Vigo Champ Handbrakes Just Bad?

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On 9/11/2020 at 8:41 PM, Formaleins said:

Finally, I had had enought, took the truck to my local TOR testing station and asked the guy to put it on the rollers and test Took it back to the guy who reground the brakes, he did another regrind then fitted new shoes...

 

Assuming they had to fit (arc) the shoes the drums may have been turned way oversize. 

 

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  • Looks like you just answered your own question.   From your own remarks I can assume that you decided on cheap brake shoes, instead of quality stuff, then resort on blaming Toyota.

  • Jack the back of the car up and pull on the handbrake. Then check how much force is needed to rotate the wheels. If one or both spin easily, disassemble the offending side (s) and check for rusted/piv

  • Yes, Self adjusters rarely work and need to be manually adjusted.

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