CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Note
A DTC may be stored during the inspection procedure. Be sure to clear the DTC and check that a normal system code is output after the inspection is finished.
PROCEDURE
CHECK BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
Check battery voltage.
| Standard voltage |
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| 11 to 14 V (while the power switch is off) |
Connect the intelligent tester and the pedal effort gauge.
Connect the pedal effort gauge.
Move the shift lever to the P position. Apply the parking brake and connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the power switch ON (IG).
Clear the DTCs Click here.
Check operation without brake booster.
Check and adjust the brake pedal height Click here.
Check and adjust the brake pedal stroke sensor Click here.
Check the brake pedal free play Click here.
Check the brake pedal reserve distance Click here.
Turn the intelligent tester on and select: "Electronically Controlled Brake system Invalid" to prohibit the brake control.
Monitor "Voltage of Master Cylinder Sensor", "Voltage of Master Cylinder Sensor 2", "Stroke Sensor" and "Stroke Sensor 2" using the intelligent tester.
Check the value output from "Voltage of Master Cylinder Sensor", "Voltage of Master Cylinder Sensor 2", "Stroke Sensor" and "Stroke Sensor 2" by depressing the brake pedal.
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Finish the brake control prohibition on the intelligent tester.
CHECK STROKE SIMULATOR
Check battery voltage.
| Standard voltage |
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| 11 to 14 V (while the power switch is off) |
Connect the intelligent tester and the pedal effort gauge.
Connect the pedal effort gauge.
Move the shift lever to the P position. Apply the parking brake and connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the power switch ON (IG).
Clear the DTCs Click here.
Check operation without brake booster.
Check and adjust the brake pedal height Click here.
Check and adjust the brake pedal stroke sensor Click here.
Check the brake pedal free play Click here.
Check the brake pedal reserve distance Click here.
Turn the intelligent tester on and select: "Electronically Controlled Brake system Invalid" to prohibit the brake control.
Monitor "Voltage of Master Cylinder Sensor", "Voltage of Master Cylinder Sensor 2", "Stroke Sensor" and "Stroke Sensor 2" using the intelligent tester.
Check the value output from "Voltage of Master Cylinder Sensor", "Voltage of Master Cylinder Sensor 2", "Stroke Sensor" and "Stroke Sensor 2" by depressing the brake pedal.
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Finish the brake control prohibition on the intelligent tester.
Check operation with brake booster.
Turn the power switch ON (IG).
Turn on the intelligent tester and monitor the value of "Stroke Sensor" and "Stroke Sensor 2".
Depress the brake pedal 4 or 5 times.
Check the value output from "Stroke Sensor" and "Stroke Sensor 2" by depressing the brake pedal.
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CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WARNING SWITCH
Remove the reservoir filler cap and strainer.
Disconnect the brake fluid level warning switch connector.
| *a | Component without harness connected (Brake Fluid Level Warning Switch) |
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Tech Tips
There is a float inside the reservoir. Its position can be changed by increasing or decreasing the brake fluid level.
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If the result is not as specified, replace the brake fluid reservoir.
Add brake fluid to the MAX level.