Sudden Brake Jolt / Release

[tamu_tundra]

2001 Tundra (not sure if this it the correct forum for this)

Every now and then I noticed after a complete stop and then during a few minutes of waiting (at a traffic light for example), I feel a small jolt and the truck slightly moves forward a bit. My foot is completely on the brake the entire time and never moves.

Anyone else felt this? It almost feels like a car behind has bumped you.

What causes this jolt or brake relaxation? Is this something that I can easily fix?

Thanks for the help!

[tamu_tundra]

2001 Tundra (not sure if this it the correct forum for this)

I recently had my back brakes resurfaced and since the repair, I've noticed the parking brake indicator / lamp on the dash flickers on and off at random times.

I'm guessing that it just needs a minor adjustment. Does anyone know how to adjust this and also what to adjust it to?

The light will sometimes go off for a while if I apply the parking brake and then release, so I don't think the brake is really on. Is there a way to check this?

Thanks for the help!

[TundrastruckDave]

Ummm... funny you should ask this. There just happens to be another thread going right now (in the Tundra Forum) with the EXACT same question you're asking. Take a look HERE.

[tamu_tundra]

Ummm... funny you should ask this. There just happens to be another thread going right now (in the Tundra Forum) with the EXACT same question you're asking. Take a look HERE.

I didn't find anything with this same issue after a quick search last night ... obviously I missed it, thanks. I'll just keep an eye on that one to see if any answers surface.

Any ideas about my second posting above with the parking brake?

[TMS2U]

Make sure your driveshaft is lubed up- you can get some minor binding if it doesnt have enough grease in it.

The flickering brake light may be due to low brake fluid level in the mastercylinder