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

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:

Installation
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1. INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY (a) Remove SST from the extension housing. (b) Install the propeller shaft to the extension housing. (c) Completely remove any oil or the like and clean the contact surfaces of the propeller shaft flange and diff ...

Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior
The following procedures will help protect your vehicle’s interior and keep it in top condition: ■ Protecting the vehicle interior Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces with a cloth dampened with lukewarm water. ■ Cleaning the leather areas ● Re ...

Steering Pad Switch Circuit
DESCRIPTION This circuit sends an operation signal from the steering pad switch assembly to the navigation receiver assembly. If there is an open in the circuit, the audio system cannot be operated using the steering pad switch assembly. If there is a short in the circuit, the same condition ...