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Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Brake

General Maintenance

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT BRAKE LINE PIPES AND HOSES

HINT:

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 If a squealing or scraping noise is heard from the brake while driving, )
  • 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
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. Front axle ...

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. (1) ...

Other materials:

Replacement
REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 1. REPLACE INTAKE VALVE GUIDE BUSH (a) Heat the cylinder head to 80 to 100°C (176 to 212°F). (b) Place the cylinder head on wooden blocks. (c) Using SST and a hammer, tap out the intake valve guide bushes. SST: 09201-10000 09201-01050 SST: 09950-70010 ...

Freeze Frame Data
FREEZE FRAME DATA 1. FREEZE FRAME DATA (a) Whenever a meter DTC is detected, the combination meter assembly stores the current vehicle state as freeze frame data. 2. CHECK FREEZE FRAME DATA (a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3. (b) Turn the ignition switch to ON. (c) Turn the Techstream on ...

Precaution
PRECAUTION 1. INITIALIZATION NOTICE: If the ECM is replaced, register the ECU communication ID for Engine Immobiliser System (See page ). Perform Registration (VIN registration) when replacing the ECM (See page ). HINT: The engine learned value cannot be rese ...

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