Toyota Tacoma 2015-2018 Service Manual: Inspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT BRAKE DRUM INSIDE DIAMETER
(a) Using a brake drum gauge or equivalent, measure the inside diameter of the drum.
Standard inside diameter:
254 mm (10.00 in.)
Maximum inside diameter:
256 mm (10.08 in.)
If the inside diameter is greater than the maximum, replace the brake drum.
2. INSPECT REAR DRUM BRAKE SHOE LINING THICKNESS
(a) Using a ruler, measure the thickness of the shoe lining.
Standard thickness:
5.0 mm (0.197 in.)
Minimum thickness:
1.0 mm (0.0394 in.)
If the lining thickness is the minimum value or less, or if there is any severe or uneven wear, replace the brake shoe.
3. INSPECT BRAKE DRUM AND REAR DRUM BRAKE SHOE LINING FOR PROPER CONTACT
(a) Apply chalk to the inside surface of the drum, then grind the brake shoe lining for proper fitting.
If the contact between the drum and the shoe lining is improper, repair it using a brake shoe grinder or replace the brake shoe assembly.
4. INSPECT REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER
(a) Check the cylinder bore and piston for rust and scoring.
Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID
HINT:
Immediately wash off any brake fluid that comes into contact with any painted
surfaces.
3. REMOVE REAR BRAKE DRUM SUB-ASSEMBLY ...
Reassembly
REASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL REAR WHEEL CYLINDER CUP KIT
(a) Provisionally tighten the bleeder plug to the rear wheel brake cylinder,
and install the bleeder plug cap.
(b) Apply lithium soa ...
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Problem Symptoms Table
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms.
If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms
are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the
table. Check each sy ...
Removal
REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOWER FRAME BRACKET GARNISH
(See page
)
2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG
(See page
)
3. ...
On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. CHECK BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY
(a) Airtightness check.
Text in Illustration
*a
Correct
*b
Incorrect
(1) Start the engine and stop it after 1 or 2 minut ...