BRAKE GENERAL MAINTENANCE

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT BRAKE LINE PIPES AND HOSES

   Tech Tips

   Work in a well-lighted area. Turn the front wheels fully to the right or left before beginning the inspection.

   
   

   1. 

      Using a mirror, check the entire circumference and length of the brake lines and hoses for:

      
      

      • Damage

      • Wear

      • Deformation

      • Cracks

      • Corrosion

      • Leaks

      • Bends

      • Twists

   2. Check all the clamps for tightness and the connections for leakage.

   3. Check that the hoses and lines are not near sharp edges, moving parts or the exhaust system.

   4. Check that the lines are installed properly and pass through the center of the grommets.

2. INSPECT BRAKE LININGS, DRUMS, PADS AND DISCS

   
   

   1. Check the brake linings and drums of the parking brake Click here.

   2. Check the brake pads and discs.

      Type	See Procedure
      Front	Click here
      Rear	Click here

      Tech Tips

      
      

      • 

      • If a squealing or scraping noise is heard from the brake while driving, check the pad wear indicator.

      • If there are traces of the indicator contacting the disc rotor, the disc pad should be replaced.

3. INSPECT BRAKE FLUID

   
   

   1. Inspect the brake fluid Click here.

4. REPLACE BRAKE FLUID

   
   

   1. Replace the brake fluid Click here.

5. INSPECT CLUTCH FLUID

   
   

   1. Inspect the clutch fluid Click here.

6. REPLACE CLUTCH FLUID

   
   

   1. Replace the clutch fluid Click here.

7. INSPECT BRAKE PEDAL AND PARKING BRAKE

   Type	See Procedure
   Brake pedal	Click here
   Parking brake	Click here

8. REPLACE VACUUM PUMP FOR BRAKE BOOSTER

   Type	See Procedure
   for 1ZR-FAE, 2ZR-FAE	Click here