1985 TOYOTA TERCEL brake

Stop Light Switch
Pedal Push Rod
Pedal Freeplay
Asphalt SheetPedat Height
BRAKE SYSTEM - Checks and
CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS
CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT OF BRAKE PEDAL
1. CHECK THAT PEDAL HEIGHT IS CORRECT' AS
SHOWN
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IF NECESSARY. ADJUST PEDAL HEIGHT
(a) Sufficiently loosen the stop light switch.
(b) Adjust the pedal height by turning the pedal push
rod.
(c) Return the stop light switch until it lightly contacts
the pedal stopper.
(d) After adjusting the pedal height, check and adiust the
pedal freePlay.
CHECK THAT PEDAL FREEPLAY IS CORRECT, AS
SHOWN
(a) Stop the engine and depress the brake pedal several
times until there is no more vacuum left in the
booster.
(b) Push in the pedal until the beginning of resistance is
felt. Measure the distance, as shown'
Pedaf freepfay: 3 - 6 mm (0.12 - O,24 in.l
NOTE: The pedal freeplay is the amount of the stroke
until the booster air valve is moved by the pedal push rod.
IF NECESSARY, ADJUST PEDAL FREEPLAY
(a) lf incorrect adiust the pedal freeplay by turning the
pedal Push rod.
(b) Start the engine and check that pedal freeplay exists.
(c) After adjusting the pedal freeplay, check the pedal
height.
CHECK THAT PEDAL RESERVE DISTANCE IS
CORRECT, AS SHOWN
(a) Release the parking brake.
(b) With engine running, depress the pedal and measure
the pedal reserve distance, as shown.
Pedaf reserve distance at 50 kg (1 1 O-2 1b,490 Nl:
More than 90 mm (3.54 in.l
lf incorrect, troubleshoot the brake system.

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OPERATIONAL TEST OF BRAKE BOOSTER
NOTE: lf available, use a brake booster tester to check
the booster operating condition.
1. OPERATING CHECK
(a) Depress the brake pedal several times with the
engine off, and check that there is no change in the
pedal reserve distance.
(b) Depress the brake pedal and start the engine. lf the
pedal goes down slightly, operation is normal.
2. AIR TIGHTNESS
(d Start the engine and stop it after one or two minutes.
Then depress the brake pedal several times slowly. lf
the pedal goes down fartherest the first time, and
less the second and third time, the boo$ter is air
tight.
(b) Depress the brake pedal while the engine is running,
and stop it with the pedal depressed. lf there is no
change in pedal reserve travel after holding the pedal
for thirty seconds, the booster is air tight.
BLEEDING OF BRAKE SYSTEM
NOTE: lf any work is done on the brake system or if air is
suspected in the brake lines, bleed the system of air.
CAUTION: Do not let brake fluid remain on a painted
surface. Wash it off immediataly.
1. FILL BRAKE RESERVOIRS WITH BRAKE FLUID
Check the reservoir after bleeding each wheel. Add fluid, if
necessary.
2, CONNECT VINYL TUBE TO WHEEL CYLINDER
BLEEDER PLUG
lnsert the other end of the tube in a half-full container of
brake fluid.
3. BLEED BRAKE LINE
(a) Slowly pump the brake pedal several times.
(b) While an assistant depresses the pedal, loosen the
bleeder plug until fluid starts to runout. Then close
the bleeder plug.
(c) Repeat this procedure until there are no more air bub-
bles in the fluid.
Bleeder plug tightening torque:
85 kg-cm (74 in.-lb,8.3 N.m)
4. REPEAT PROCEDURE FOR EACH WHEEL

BR.8BRAKE SYSTEM - Checks and Adjustments
CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT OF PARKING
BRAKE
1. CHECK THAT PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL
IS CORRECT
Pull the parking brake lever all the way up, and count the
number of clicks.
Parking brake lever travel at 2O kg (44.1 lb, 196 Nl:
Sedan 5-Sclicks
Wagon 6-Sclicks
2. IF NECESSARY, ADJUST PARKING BRAKE
NOTE: Before adjusting the parking brake, make sure
that the rear brake shoe clearance has been adjusted.
For shoe clearance adjustment, see pages BR-28, 35 and
42.
(a) Remove the console box.
(d Loosen the lock nut and turn the adjusting nut until
the travel is correct.
(d Tighten the lock nut and install the console box.
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BRAKE SYSTEM - Master CylinderBR-9
MASTER CYLINDER
REMOVAL OF MASTER CYLINDER
Master Cylinder
Brake Fluid LevelWarning Switch Connectort) Gasket
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Brake Tube
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1s5 (1 1, 15)
Tightening torque
GAUTION: Do not let brake fluid remain on a painted
surface. Wash it off immediatoly.
1. TAKE OUT FLUID WITH SYRINGE
2. DISCONNECT BRAKE TUBES j ,.
Usin! SST, disconnect the brake tubes from tfie master
cylinder and 3-way union.
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3. REMOVE MASTER CYLINDER
(d Disconnect the brake fluid level warning switch con-
nector.
(b) Remove the two nuts.
(c) Remove the master cylinder, 3-way union and gasket
from the brake booster.

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COMPONENTS
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Piston Stopper Bolt
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DISASSEMBLY OF MASTER CYLINDER
1. REMOVE RESERVOIR FROM CYLINDER HOUSING
(a) Remove the cap and strainer.
(d Remove the set screw.
(c) Pull out the reservoir.
2. MOUNT CYLINDER HOUSING IN VISE
3. REMOVE TWO GROMMETS FROM CYLINDER
HOUSING
4. REMOVE PISTON STOPPER BOLT
Using a screwdriver, push the pistons in all the way and
remove the piston stopper'bolt.

BRAKE SYSTEM - Master CylinderBR-11
5. REMOVE TWO PISTONS AND SPRINGS
(d Using a screwdriver and snap ring pliers, remove the
snap ring.
(b) Place a rag on two wooden blocks and lightly tap the
cylinder flange between the blocks until the piston tip
protrudes.
(c) Remove the piston by hand, pulling straight out, not
at an angle.
NOTE: lf pulled out at an angle, there is a possibility of
damaging the cylinder bore.
ASSEMBLY OF MASTER CYLINDER
(See page BR-10)
1. APPLY LITHIUM SOAP BASE GLYCOL GREASE
TO RUBBER PARTS INDICATED BY ARROWS
2. INSTALL TWO SPRINGS AND PISTONS
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the rubber lips
on the pistons.
(d lnsert the spring and pistons straight in, not at an
angle.
(b) Push in the piston and, using snap ring pliers, install
the snap ring.
INSTALL PISTON STOPPER BOLT
Using a screwdriver, push the pistons in all the way and
install the piston stopper bolt with the gasket. Torque the
bolt.
Torque: 100 kg-cm (7 ft-lb, 1O N.m)
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BR-l2BRAKE SYSTEM - Master Cylinder
INSTALL Tv\/O GROMMETS TO CYLINDER HOUSING
INSTALL CAP AND STRAINER TO RESERVOIR
6. INSTALL RESERVOIR TO CYLINDER HOUSING
Push the reservoir onto the cylinder and install the screw.
Torque: 10 - 25 kg-cm
19 - 21 in.-lb, 1.0 - 2.4 N.ml
CAUTION: Because the master cylinder and reser-
voir tank union is a grommet type, the set screw is
designed not to separate from the reservoir or cylinder
and will not tighten down the reservoir. Therefore,
there is a clearance at point A. Do not insert washers
or such when tightening.
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BRAKE SYSTEM - Master CylinderBR-l3
INSTALLATION OF MASTER CYLINDER
(See page BR-91
1. CLEAN OUT GROOVE ON LOWER INSTALLATION
SURFACE OF MASTER CYLINDER
2. CHECK THAT ''VP" MARK ON MASTER CYLINDER
BOOT IS IN CORRECT POSITION
3. ADJUST LENGTH OF BRAKE BOOSTER PUSH ROD
BEFORE INSTALLING MASTER CYLINDER
(See page BR-151
4. INSTALL MASTER CYLINDER
Install a new gasket, the master cylinder and 3-way union
with the two nuts. Torque the nuts.
Torque: 130 kg-cm (9 ft-lb, 13 N.ml
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5. CONNECT BRAKE TUBES
Using SST, connect the brake tubes to the master cyliner
and 3-way union. Torque the nuts.
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Torque: 155 kg-cm (11ft-lb, 15 N'ml
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6. FILL BRAKE RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID
AND BLEED BRAKE SYSTEM {See page BR-71
7. CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE PEDAL (See page BR-61