Maintenance
Brake
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General maintenance

- Inspect brake lines and hoses
Work in a well-lighted area. Turn the front wheels fully to the right or left before beginning the inspection.

- Using a mirror, check the entire circumference and length of the brake lines and hoses for:
- Damage
- Wear
- Deformation
- Cracks
- Corrosion
- Leaks
- Bends
- Twists
- Check all the clamps for tightness and the connections for leakage.
- Check that the hoses and lines are not near sharp edges, moving parts or the exhaust system.
- Check that the lines are installed properly and pass through the center of the grommets.
- Inspect front brake
- Check the front brake pads and discs (see page br- 42).
- Inspect brake linings and drums
- Check the brake linings and drums. Also check the brake linings of the parking brake.
Test yourself
A quick Toyota RAV4 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.
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