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Toyota Tacoma 4WD L4-2.7L (3RZ-FE) (2004)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

Make
Toyota
Model
Tacoma 4WD
Engine
L4-2.7L (3RZ-FE)
Year
2004
Section
Brake Bleeding › Service and Repair
MaintenanceService and Repair · page 1 of 2
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Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

BRAKE FLUID 

BLEEDING

HINT:  If any work is done on the brake system or if air is suspected in the brake lines, bleed the air from the system.

NOTICE:  Do not let brake fluid remain on a painted surface. Wash it off immediately.

1. FILL BRAKE RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID

Check the fluid level in the reservoir after bleeding each wheel. Add fluid, if necessary. 
Fluid: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3

2. BLEED MASTER CYLINDER

HINT:  If the master cylinder was disassembled or if the reservoir becomes empty, bleed the air from the master cylinder.

a. Disconnect the brake lines from the master cylinder. 

SST 09023-00100

b. Slowly depress the brake pedal and hold it.

c. Block off the outlet plug with your finger, and release the brake pedal.
d. Repeat (b) and (c) 3 or 4 times.

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