Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Brake
General Maintenance
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT BRAKE LINE PIPES AND HOSES
HINT:
Work in a well-lighted area. Turn the front wheels fully to the right or left before beginning.
(a) Check all the brake lines and hoses for:
- Damage
- Wear
- Deformation
- Cracks
- Corrosion
- Leaks
- Bends
- Twists
(b) Check all the clamps for tightness and the connections for leakage.
(c) Check if the hoses and lines are not near sharp edges, moving parts and the exhaust system.
(d) Check if the lines are installed pass through the center of the grommets.
2. INSPECT FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS
HINT:
- (See page
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) - 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 REAR BRAKE DRUM
HINT:
See page
4. INSPECT BRAKE FLUID
Fluid:
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3
HINT:
- for Hydraulic Brake Booster (See page
)
- for Vacuum Brake Booster (See page )
Body
General Maintenance
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURE
1. TIGHTEN BOLTS AND NUTS ON CHASSIS AND BODY
(a) Tighten the bolts and nuts on the chassis parts listed below, if necessary.
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Chassis
General Maintenance
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE
(a) Check the steering wheel free play (See page
).
(b) Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage.
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Parts Location
PARTS LOCATION
ILLUSTRATION
*A
for Double Cab
*B
for Access Cab
*C
w/ Back Door Power Window
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*1
NO. 1 BACK PANEL RELAY
*2
NO. 2 BACK PANEL RELAY
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Diagnosis System
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
1. CHECK DLC3
(a) The vehicle's ECU uses the ISO 9141-2 for communication protocol. The terminal
arrangement of the DLC3 complies with SAE J1962 and matches the ISO 15765-4 format.
Symbols (Terminal No.)
Terminal Description
Condition
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Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT 3RD GEAR THRUST CLEARANCE
(a) Using a dial indicator, measure the 3rd gear thrust clearance.
Standard clearance:
0.200 to 0.490 mm (0.0079 to 0.0192 in.)
If the clearance is outside the specification, replace the 3rd gear,
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