Toyota Camry Quiz
Brake

Brake system

In this manual: Brake
Introduction — 61Audio & visual system — 16Automatic transmission / trans — 19Transmission revolution (ATM) — 1Shift lock system (ATM) — 1Brake — 20Clutch — 10Communication system — 4Cooling — 15Cruise control — 3Drive shaft / propeller shaft — 9Emission control — 8Engine control system — 12Engine hood/door — 7Exhaust — 3Exterior/interior trim — 14Front suspension — 9Fuel — 12Heater & air conditioner — 16Ignition — 8Instrument panel/meter — 7Intake — 7Lighting — 11Lubrication — 16Manual transmission/transaxle — 13Parking brake — 10Power steering — 7Rear suspension — 10Seat — 12Service specifications — 26Sliding roof/convertible — 4Starting & charging — 11Starting system (2AZ−FE)(From July, 2003) — 1Starting system (1MZ−FE/3MZ−FE) — 1Steering column — 6Theft deterrent & door lock — 9Tire & wheel — 4Windshield/windowglass/mirror — 5Back window glass — 1Power window control system — 1Power mirror control system — 1Inner rear view mirror assy — 1Windshield glass — 1Wiring — 1
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PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.

Symptom Suspect Area
Low pedal or spongy pedal
  1. Fluid leaks for brake system
  2. Air in brake system
  3. Piston seals (Worn or damaged)
  4. Rear brake shoe clearance (Out of adjustment)
  5. Master cylinder (Fauly)
  6. Booster push rod (Out of adjustment)
Brake drag
  1. Brake pedal freeplay (Minimal)
  2. Parking brake pedal travel (Out of adjustment)
  3. Parking brake wire (Sticking)
  4. Rear brake shoe clearance (Out of adjustment)
  5. Parking brake shoe clearance (Out of adjustment)
  6. Pad or lining (Cracked or distorted)
  7. Piston (Stuck)
  8. Piston (Frozen)
  9. Anchor, tension or return spring (Faulty)
  10. Booster push rod (Out adjustment)
  11. Master cylinder (Faulty)
Brake pull
  1. Piston (Stuck)
  2. Pad or lining (Oily)
  3. Piston (Frozen)
  4. Disc (Scored)
  5. Pad or lining (Cracked or distorted)
Hard pedal but brake inefficient
  1. Fluid leaks for brake system
  2. Air in brake system
  3. Pad or lining (Worn)
  4. Pad or lining (Cracked or distorted)
  5. Rear brake shoe clearance (Out of adjustment)
  6. Pad or lining (Oily)
  7. Pad or lining (Glanzed)
  8. Disc (Scored)
  9. Booster push rod (Out of adjustment)
Noise from brakes
  1. Pad on lining (Cracked or distorted)
  2. Installation bolt (Loose)
  3. Disc (Scored)
  4. Pad support plate (Loose)
  5. Sliding pin (Worn)
  6. Pad or lining (dirty)
  7. Pad or lining (Glanzed)
  8. Anchor, tension or return spring (Faulty)
  9. Anti−squeal shim (Damaged)
  10. Shoe hold−down spring (Damaged)

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