Toyota Corolla (E120): Brake
On–vehicle inspection
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 begining.
- check all the brake lines and hoses for:
- damage
- wear
- deformation
- cracks
- corrosion
- leaks
- bends
- twists
- check all the clamps for tightness and the connections for leakage.
- check that the hoses and lines are not near sharp edges, moving parts and the exhaust system.
- check that the lines are installed pass through the center of the grommets.
2. Inspect front brake pads and discs
3. Inspect rear brake linings and drums
4. Inspect or change brake fluid
fluid: sae j1703 or fmvss no.116 Dot3
Other materials:
On–vehicle inspection
1. Inspect brake booster
Airtightness check.
Start the engine and stop it after 1 or 2 minutes. Depress
the brake pedal several times slowly.
Hint:
if the pedal goes down farthest at the 1st time, but gradually
rises after the 2nd or 3rd time, the booster is airtight.
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Aluminum wheel precautions (if equipped)
● Use only Toyota wheel nuts and wrenches designed for use with your aluminum
wheels.
● When rotating, repairing or changing your tires, check that the wheel nuts are
still tight after driving 1000 miles (1600 km).
● Be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels when using tir ...
Inspection procedure
Hand–held tester:
1 Check fuel tank cap assy(check that fuel tank cap is toyota
genuine parts)
2 Check that fuel tank cap is correctly installed
3 Inspect fuel tank cap assy
4 Check filler neck for damage
Remove the fuel tank cap.
visually check the fuel inlet pipe for ...