Sequoia 2WD V8-4.6L (1UR-FE) (2010)
Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair
BRAKE SYSTEM (OTHER): BRAKE FLUID: BLEEDING
NOTICE:
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Perform fluid replacement with the parking brake applied.
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Perform fluid replacement while maintaining the brake fluid level between the MIN/MAX level on the brake fluid reservoir.
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Do not allow brake fluid to contact the vehicle's paint surfaces. If contact occurs, clean it off immediately.
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Make sure there is sufficient brake fluid in the can.
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After adding brake fluid, make sure the reservoir is sufficiently full.
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When bleeding air, select the suitable procedure listed below.
1. BLEED BRAKE LINE
(a) Bleed brake line
(1) Remove the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap assembly.
(2) Add brake fluid into the reservoir between MAX and MIN level on the brake fluid reservoir.
Brake fluid:
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3
(3) Depress the brake pedal several times and loosen the bleeder plug. With the brake pedal depressed, bleed fluid from the front disc brake
caliper RH and LH.
(4) After bleeding the fluid, tighten the bleeder plug and release the brake pedal.
Torque : 11 Nm (110 kgf-cm, 8 ft-lbf)
(5) Depress the brake pedal several times and loosen the bleeder plug. With the brake pedal depressed, bleed fluid from the rear disc brake
caliper RH and LH.
(6) After bleeding the fluid, tighten the bleeder plug and release the brake pedal.
Torque : 11 Nm (110 kgf-cm, 8 ft-lbf)
(b) Check and bleed brake system.
(1) If the following malfunction symptoms occur, air may have entered the brake fluid line. Perform the following air bleed procedures.
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Low pedal or spongy pedal.
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Brake pedal is depressed firmly but braking is insufficient.
(c) Check and adjust brake fluid level in reservoir See: Fluids/Brake Fluid/Testing and Inspection.
2. BLEED BRAKE SYSTEM
(a) Bleed brake master cylinder
HINT
If the master cylinder has been disassembled or if the reservoir becomes empty, bleed air from the master cylinder.