Toyota 4Runner: Brake
General Maintenance
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURE
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 beginning the inspection.
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(a) Using a mirror, check the entire circumference and length of the brake lines and hoses for:
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(b) Check all the clamps for tightness and the connections for leakage.
(c) Check that the hoses and lines are not near sharp edges, moving parts or the exhaust system.
(d) Check that the lines are installed properly and pass through the center of the grommets.
2. INSPECT BRAKE LININGS, DRUMS, PADS AND DISCS
(a) Check the brake linings and drums of the parking brake.
(b) Check the brake pads and discs.
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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.
Body
General Maintenance
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURE
1. TIGHTEN BOLTS AND NUTS ON CHASSIS AND BODY
(a) Where necessary, tighten all the parts of the chassis.
Front axle and suspension
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Chassis
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Other materials about Toyota 4Runner:
Adjustment
ADJUSTMENT
PROCEDURE
1. CHECK BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT
(a) Check the brake pedal height.
Pedal height from Floor panel:
158.8 to 168.8 mm (6.25 to 6.46 in.)
Text in Illustration
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Pedal Height
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Selecting trailer ball
Use the correct trailer ball for your application.
1. Trailer ball load rating Matches or exceeds the gross trailer weight
rating of the trailer.
2. Ball diameter Matches the size of the trailer coupler. Most couplers are
stamped with the required trai ...
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