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:
Inspection procedure
Hint:
read freeze frame data using the hand–held tester or the obd ii scan tool.
Freeze frame data records the
engine conditions when a malfunction is detected. When troubleshooting, it is
useful for determining whether
the vehicle was running or stopped, the engine was warmed up or not, th ...
Replacing a flat tire
1 Chock the tires.
2 For vehicles with steel wheels, remove the wheel ornament using the wrench.
To protect the wheel ornament, place a rag between the wrench and the wheel ornament,
as shown in the illustration.
3 Slightly loosen the wheel nuts (one turn).
4 Turn the tire jack portion ...
On–vehicle inspection
1. Check cooling fan operation with low temperature (below 83 c (181 f))
Turn the ignition switch on.
check that the cooling fan stops.
Hint:
if not, check the cooling fan relay and water temperature sensor, and check for
separated connector or severed
wire between the cooling fan ...