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:
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs
Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include OBD (On
Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system monitors the operation of the emission
control system.
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
The OBD system determines that a problem exists somewhere in the emission cont ...
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle
in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following procedure:
1 Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort required ...
Taking out the spare tire
1 Remove the luggage floor cover.
2 Remove the tool tray.
3 Loosen the center fastener that secures the spare tire.
CAUTION
■When storing the spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the spare tire and
the body of the vehicle. ...