Toyota Highlander Service Manual: Brake
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. INSPECT BRAKE LINE PIPES AND HOSES
HINT: Check in a well-lighted area. Check the entire circumference and length of the brake hoses using a mirror as required. Turn the front wheels fully right or left before checking the front brake.
(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 connections for leakage.
(c) Check that the hoses and lines are clear of sharp edges, moving parts and the exhaust system.
(d) Check that the lines install in grommets pass through the center of the grommets.
2. INSPECT FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS (See page 32-23 )
HINT: 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 PADS AND DISCS (See page 32-29 )
4. INSPECT OR CHANGE BRAKE FLUID (See page 32-4 )
Fluid: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT3
Engine
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
HINT:
Inspect these items when the engine is cold.
1. REPLACE TIMING BELT (See page 2AZ-FE: 14-68 , 3MZ-FE: 14-206 )
2. INSPECT DRIVE BELT (See page 2AZ-FE: 14-5 , 3MZ-FE: 14 ...
Chassis
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE
(a) Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage.
Check that:
Tie rod ends do not have excessive play.
Dust seals and boots are not d ...
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