When I come to a stop in my '00 4Runner and I release the brake pedal to start moving again, I sometimes feel a "clunk" or "thump" in the drive train. This happens immediately after the pedal has started to be released. I don't have to touch the throttle to make this occur. If I hold onto the gearshift lever (automatic) when this happens, you can feel a sudden movement of the lever. It almost feels like something is shifting in the drivetrain when you come to a stop, the components are relieved of sme sort of pressure when the brake pedal is released.

It doesn't happen all of the time and doesn't seem to be dependant on how hard I am braking.

Any ideas on the cause and remedy?

Thanks, Vic