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BRAKE FLUID ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

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CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note:

If using a dropper to adjust the brake fluid amount, make sure that the dropper has not been used with mineral oils, water or deteriorated brake fluid. Sealed areas may deteriorate and lead to brake fluid leaks, or the brake fluid may deteriorate and lead to decreased efficiency.

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PROCEDURE


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    INSPECT AND ADJUST FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR (When Using the Techstream)


    1. for LHD:

      Remove the upper radiator support seal.

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    2. for RHD:

      Remove the radiator cover plate.

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    3. Connect the GTS to the DLC3 with the power switch off.

    4. Check that park (P) is selected and the parking brake is applied, and turn the power switch on (IG).

    5. Turn the GTS on and enter the following menus: Chassis / ABS/VSC/TRC / Utility / ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake system) Utility / Zero Down.


      1. Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRC > Utility
        Tester Display
        ECB Utility




    6. B004U8VC02
      *a MAX Line
      *b MIN Line

      When Accumulator Zero Down Drive is complete and all brake fluid has returned to the reservoir, adjust the brake fluid volume so that the brake fluid level in the reservoir becomes the MAX line.

      Brake Fluid
      SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3
      SAE J1704 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT4

    7. Turn the GTS off and turn the power switch off.

    8. Disconnect the GTS from the DLC3.

    9. for LHD:

      Install the upper radiator support seal.

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    10. for RHD:

      Install the radiator cover plate.

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    INSPECT AND ADJUST FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR (When Not Using the Techstream)


    1. for LHD:

      Remove the upper radiator support seal.

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    2. for RHD:

      Remove the radiator cover plate.

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    3. Turn the power switch on (IG) and depress the brake pedal 4 or 5 times to operate the pump motor.

    4. B004U8VC03
      *a Fluid Level Support Line

      When the pump motor stops, adjust the brake fluid volume so that the brake fluid level in the reservoir becomes the fluid level support line position.

      Brake Fluid
      SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3
      SAE J1704 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT4
      Tip:

      The fluid level support line is between the MAX line and MIN line.

    5. for LHD:

      Install the upper radiator support seal.

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    6. for RHD:

      Install the radiator cover plate.

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