BRAKE GENERAL MAINTENANCE

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT BRAKE PEDAL AND PARKING BRAKE

   
   

   1. Inspect the brake pedal and parking brake.

      Type	See procedure
      Brake pedal	Click here
      Parking brake	Click here

2. 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.

3. INSPECT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS

   
   

   1. Check the front brake pads and discs.

      Type	See procedure
      for 4WD and Pre-Runner	Click here
      for 15 inch Front Disc Brake 2WD	Click here
      for 16 inch Front Disc Brake 2WD	Click here

4. INSPECT BRAKE LININGS AND DRUMS

   
   

   1. Check the rear brake linings and drums.

      Type	See procedure
      for TSAM Made 2WD	Click here
      for TSAM Made 4WD and Pre-Runner	Click here
      for TMT Made 2WD	Click here
      for TMT Made 4WD and Pre-Runner	Click here

5. INSPECT BRAKE FLUID

   
   

   1. Inspect the brake fluid.

      Type	See procedure
      w/ VSC	Click here
      w/o VSC	Click here
      w/o ABS	Click here

6. REPLACE BRAKE FLUID

   
   

   1. Replace the brake fluid.

      Type	See procedure
      w/ VSC	Click here
      w/o VSC	Click here
      w/o ABS	Click here

7. INSPECT VACUUM PUMP

   
   

   1. Inspect the vacuum pump.

      Type	See procedure
      for 1GD-FTV, 2GD-FTV	Click here
      for 2KD-FTV	Click here
      for 5L-E	Click here