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:

Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and center panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems. Instrument cluster Center panel ■ Indicators The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various systems. ...

Removal
REMOVAL CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT HINT: Use the same procedure for both the LH and RH sides. The procedure described below is for the LH side. PROCEDURE 1. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY (See page ) 2. REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY (a) Apply protective tape around the headlight ...

Installation
INSTALLATION CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT HINT: Use the same procedures for both the LH and RH sides. The procedure described below is for the LH side. PROCEDURE 1. INSTALL OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (a) Engage the claw to install the outer rear view mirror assembly. (b) Ins ...