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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:

Removal
REMOVAL PROCEDURE 1. PRECAUTION NOTICE: After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before pr ...

On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. CHECK STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY (a) Stop the vehicle and align the tires facing straight ahead. (b) Gently turn the steering wheel right and left by hand, and check the steering wheel free play. Maximum free play: 30 mm (1.18 in.) Text i ...

Removal
REMOVAL PROCEDURE 1. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See page ) 2. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE JUNCTION BLOCK (a) Disconnect the 5 connectors on the front side. (b) Remove the 2 nuts to separate the driver side j ...

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