Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Brake

Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual / Maintenance / 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.

(d) Check if the lines are installed pass through the center of the grommets.

2. INSPECT FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS

HINT:

(See page )
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

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

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Chassis

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