Toyota Camry (XV70): Brake
BRAKE
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 the inspection.
(a) Using a mirror, check the entire circumference and length of the brake lines and hoses for:
- Damage
- Wear
- Deformation
- Cracks
- Kinks
- Corrosion
- Leaks
- Twists
(b) Check all the clamps for tightness and check the connections for leakage.
(c) Check that the hoses and lines are not near sharp edges, moving parts or the exhaust system.
(d) Check that the lines are installed properly and pass through the center of the grommets.
INSPECT BRAKE PEDAL
(a) Check the brake pedal.
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INSPECT PARKING BRAKE (w/ Electric Parking Brake System)
(a) Check the parking brake.
INSPECT PARKING BRAKE (w/o Electric Parking Brake System)
(a) Check the parking brake.
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(b) Check the parking brake cables to ensure that they are not deformed or binding.
INSPECT FRONT BRAKE
(a) Check the front brake pads and discs.
for 2-Pot Caliper: Click here
except 2-Pot Caliper: Click here
INSPECT REAR BRAKE PADS AND DISCS
(a) Check the rear brake pads and discs.
w/ Electric Parking Brake System: Click here
w/o Electric Parking Brake System: Click here
INSPECT OR CHANGE BRAKE FLUID
(a) Inspect or change the brake fluid.
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Fluid:
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3
SAE J1704 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT4
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Chassis
CHASSIS INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE AND GEAR HOUSING
(a) Check the steering wheel free play. Click here
(b) Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage.
(1) Check that the tie rod ends do
Body
BODY TIGHTEN BOLTS AND NUTS ON CHASSIS AND BODY
(a) If necessary, tighten the bolts and nuts on the chassis parts listed below.
Front axle and suspension
Drivetrain
Rear axle and suspen
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Precaution
PRECAUTION PRECAUTION FOR DISCONNECTING CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTICE: When disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal, initialize the following system(s) after the cable is reconnected:
System Name See Procedure
Lane Tracing Assist System
Torque Converter And Drive Plate
InspectionINSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY (a) Inspect the one-way clutch. Press on the splines of the stator with a finger and rotate it. Check that it rotates smoothly when turned clockwise and rotates with difficulty when turned counterclockwise.
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