General Maintenance

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INSPECT BRAKE LINE PIPES AND HOSES
HINT:

Work in a well-lighted area. Turn the front wheels fully to the right or left before beginning the inspection.
1. Using a mirror, check the entire circumference and length of the brake lines and hoses for:
  
  Fig 1: Inspecting Brake Lines And Hoses
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  - Damage
  - Wear
  - Deformation
  - Cracks
  - Corrosion
  - Leaks
  - Bends
  - Twists
2. Check all the clamps for tightness and the connections for leakage.
3. Check that the hoses and lines are not near sharp edges, moving parts or the exhaust system.
4. Check that the lines are installed properly and pass through the center of the grommets.
INSPECT BRAKE PEDAL
(See DISASSEMBLY )
INSPECT PARKING BRAKE
(See PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM )
INSPECT BRAKE LININGS AND DRUMS
1. Check the parking brake linings and drums.
INSPECT FRONT BRAKE
1. Check the front brake pads and discs (See DISASSEMBLY ).

INSPECT REAR BRAKE

REAR BRAKE REFERENCE CHART

Type	See Procedure
Drum Type	See DISASSEMBLY
Disc Type	See DISASSEMBLY

INSPECT OR CHANGE BRAKE FLUID
(See BRAKE FLUID )

Fluid: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3