Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Brake / Brake fluid
Toyota Corolla (E120): Brake fluid
Bleeding
Notice
: wash the brake fluid off immediately if it comes into contact with any painted surface. Hint
: if any work is done on the brake system or if air in the brake lines is suspected, bleed the air from the system.
1. Fill reservoir with brake fluid fluid: sae j1703 or fmvss no. 116 Dot3
2. Bleed master cylinder
Hint
: if the master cylinder has been disassembled or if the reservoir becomes empty, bleed the air from the master cylinder.
- disconnect the brake lines from the master cylinder.
Sst 09023–00100
- slowly depress the brake pedal and hold it.
- Block off the outer holes with your fingers, and release the brake pedal.
- repeat (b) and (c) 3 or 4 times.
3. Bleed brake line
- Connect the vinyl tube to the brake caliper.
- depress the brake pedal several times, then loosen the bleeder plug with the pedal held down.
- at the point when fluid stops coming out, tighten the
bleeder plug, then release the brake pedal.
Torque: 8.3 Nvm (85 Kgf·cm, 74 in.Vlbf)
- repeat (b) and (c) until all the air in the fluid has been bled out.
- Repeat the above procedures to bleed the air out of the brake line for each wheel.
4. Check fluid level in reservoir
- Check the fluid level and add fluid if necessary.
Fluid: sae j1703 or fmvss no. 116 Dot3
Other materials:
Inspection procedure
1 Check security indicator light
Remove the security indicator.
check the indicator light, as shown in the illustration and
table.
Standard:
2 Check wire harness (tvip ecu security indicator)
Disconnect the tvip ecu and security indicator connectors.
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Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster,
center panel, overhead console and outside rear view mirrors inform the driver
of the status of the vehicle's various systems.
Warning lights and indicators displayed on the instrument
cluster
For the purpose of explanation, the followin ...
Shifting the shift lever to R
Shift the shift lever to R while lifting up the ring section.
■Maximum allowable speeds
Observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear when maximum acceleration
is necessary.
mph (km/h)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the transmission
●Do not lift up the ring ...