So Seattle had the record low ever.... below 10 degree... Jumped in my car this morning and E-Brake wouldn't release. I have to use the E-brake because I park on a hill and it's a manual.
Drove about 100 yards, came out of the car to check it out... damn driver side drum is bright red and smoking..... should this be covered by the warranty?

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I think the manual warns of using the hand brake in low temperatures so probably not.

 

What is considered to low of a temp to use the e brake?

 

There was an earlier thread somewhere dealing with exactly this issue. As I recall, the resolution was Toyota developed a solution that was communicated to the dealer via a modification to resolve the problem. I suggest checking with your deler and seeing what they have to say.

 

If you have drum brakes on your xB2, there's a bigger problem.

 

I'm assuming freezing weather.

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/auto-p...cy-brakes3.htm

 

There is a drum on the inside of the rear rotor on the TC that is used for the e-brake so it is possible.

 

What I read was along the lines of replacing the hand brake cable/jacket with one that was less susceptable to water infiltration. The problem was due to water freezing and causing the brake cable to seize within its sleeve. So naturally, the brake wouldn't release as it should. Another solution is to not apply the parking brake when parking over night (if practical). Still, from what I read, a replacement sleeve/cable is available.

 

The way I see it is if the vehicle can't handle the weather conditions of the area, don't sell them there. If you choose to, then you should warranty problems like this IMHO.

 

even if you do replace the cable you still need to check the brakes! if it got hot enough to make the hats glow and smoke, your rear brakes are probably ____ed!!!!

 

rangerryda - 100% agree!

Well, I'm picking up the vehicle tomorrow so we will see! Hopefully I can save this money to spend on performance parts for my baby instead of fixing my baby!

 

replaced both e brake cables, re-surface both drums and new pads... 100% covered by the warranty!! now to go xmas shopping!!

 

FWIW -- The xB2 has disc brakes fore and aft !

 

^^ Are you sure they don't have the little drum on the inside of the rotor like the TC? I'm not positive about the xB2.

 

Nice, glad to hear it was covered by warranty, I thought it would've been an SOL situation.