General Maintenance

INSPECT BRAKE LINE PIPES AND HOSES
HINT:

Check in a well-lighted area. Check the entire circumference and length of the brake hoses using a mirror as required. Turn the front wheels fully tight or left before checking the front brake.
1. Using a mirror, check the entire circumference and length of the brake lines and hoses for:
  - Damage
  - Wear
  - Deformation
  - Cracks
  - Corrosion
  - Leaks
  - Bends
  - Twists
Fig 1: Checking Length Of Brake Lines & Hoses
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSPECT BRAKE PEDAL
(See ADJUSTMENT )
INSPECT FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS
(See INSPECTION )
1. Refer to the hint below.
  HINT:
  
  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.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Front Brake Pads & Discs
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INSPECT REAR BRAKE PADS AND DISCS
(See INSPECTION )
INSPECT PARKING BRAKE LININGS
(See INSPECTION )
INSPECT OR CHARGE BRAKE FLUID
Fluid: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3