Brake Fluid (W/ Vsc) Replacement

Brake. Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25
Brake System (Other). Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25

  1. REPLACE BRAKE FLUID

Brake Fluid (W/ Vsc) -- Replacement


HINT:
If any work is performed on the brake system or if air in the brake lines is suspected, bleed the brake system.
NOTICE:
  1. Apply the parking brake before bleeding the brakes.
  2. Add brake fluid to keep the level between the MIN and MAX lines of the reservoir while bleeding the brakes.
  3. If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.
  4. Bleed the brake line of the wheel farthest from the master cylinder first.
  5. If bleeding is performed with the engine running or the ignition switch ON, DTC C1441 will be stored. Make sure to clear the DTCs when work is complete.


1. REPLACE BRAKE FLUID

  1. Remove the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap assembly.

  1. Add brake fluid to keep the level between the MIN and MAX lines of the reservoir while bleeding the brakes.

    Fluid:
    SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

  1. Remove the bleeder plug cap.

  1. Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder plug.

  1. Depress the brake pedal several times, and then loosen the bleeder plug with the pedal depressed.*1

  1. When fluid stops coming out, tighten the bleeder plug, and then release the brake pedal.*2

  1. Repeat *1 and *2 until all the air in the fluid is completely bled out.

  1. Tighten the bleeder plug completely.

    Torque:
    for Front Brake:
    11 N*m{110 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf}
    for Rear Brake:
    10 N*m{102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf}

  1. Install the bleeder plug cap.

  1. Repeat the above procedure for each wheel to bleed the brake line.

  1. Check for brake fluid leaks.

  1. Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir (HILUX_TGN26 RM0000010K400UX_01_0001.html).

  1. Check and clear DTCs (HILUX_TGN26 RM000000XHV0CGX.html).