1996 TOYOTA RAV4 brake fluid

BR02G−04
BR−2
− BRAKETROUBLESHOOTING
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
TROUBLESHOOTING
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.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Lower pedal or spongy pedal
1. Brake system (Fluid leaks)
2. Brake system (Air in)
3. Piston seals (Worn or damaged)
4. Rear Brake shoe clearance (Out of adjustment)
5. Master cylinder (Faulty)
6. Booster push rod (Out of adjustment)DI−282
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BR−23
BR−33
BR−9
BR−19
Brake drag
1. Brake pedal freeplay (Minimal)
2. Parking brake lever travel (Out of adjustment)
3. Parking brake wire (Sticking)
4. Rear brake shoe clearance (Out of adjustment)
5. Pad or lining (Cracked or distorted)
6. Piston (Stuck)
7. Piston (Frozen)
8. Anchor or return spring (Faulty)
9. Booster push rod (Out of adjustment)
10. Booster system (Vacuum leaks)
11. Master cylinder (Faulty)BR−6
BR−8
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BR−33
BR−20
BR−29
BR−23
BR−23
BR−29
BR−29
BR−19
BR−16
BR−9
Brake pull
1. Piston (Stuck)
2. Pad or lining (Oily)
3. Piston (Frozen)
4. Disc (Scored)
5. Pad or lining (Cracked or distorted)BR−23
BR−20
BR−29
BR−23
BR−29
BR−20
BR−20
BR−29

− BRAKETROUBLESHOOTING
BR−3
1996 RAV4 (RM447U) Hard pedal but brake inefficient
1. Brake system (Fluid leaks)
2. Brake system (Air in)
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 (Glazed)
8. Disc (Scored)
9. Booster push rod (Out of adjustment)
10. Booster system (Vacuum leaks)DI−282
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BR−20
BR−29
BR−20
BR−29
BR−33
BR−20
BR−29
BR−20
BR−29
BR−23
BR−19
BR−16
Noise from brake
1. Pad or 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 (Glazed)
8. Anchor or return spring (Faulty)
9. Anti−squeal shim (Damage)
10. Hold−down spring (Damage)BR−20
BR−29
BR−23
BR−23
BR−23
BR−23
BR−20
BR−29
BR−20
BR−29
BR−29
BR−20
BR−29

R10712
BR02H−02
R10713
R10714
R00252
BR−4
− BRAKEBRAKE FLUID
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
BRAKE FLUID
BLEEDING
HINT:
If any work is done on the brake system or air in the brake lines
is suspected, bleed the system of air.
NOTICE:
Do not let brake fluid remain on a painted surface. Wash it
off immediately.
1. FILL BRAKE RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID
Fluid: SAEJ1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3
2. BLEED MASTER CYLINDER
HINT:
If the master cylinder has been disassembled or if the reservoir
becomes empty, bleed the master cylinder of the air.
(a) Disconnect the brake lines from the master cylinder.
(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.
3. BLEED BRAKE LINE
(a) Connect the vinyl tube to the caliper or wheel cylinder.
(b) Depress the brake pedal several times, then loosen the
bleeder plug with the pedal held down.
(c) At the point when fluid stops coming out, tighten the
bleeder plug, then release the brake pedal.
(d) Repeat (b) and (c) until all the air in the fluid has been bled
out.
(e) Repeat the above procedure to bleed the brake line of the
air for each wheel.

− BRAKEBRAKE FLUID
BR−5
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
4. CHECK FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR
Check the fluid level and add fluid if necessary.
Fluid: SAEJ1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT3

BR02L−02
W01806
SST
W01807
− BRAKEBRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
BR−11
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT LEVEL WARNING SWITCH CONNEC-
TOR
2. DRAW OUT FLUID WITH SYRINGE
NOTICE:
Do not let brake fluid remain on a painted surface. Wash it
off immediately.
3. DISCONNECT R/B NO.2
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect R/B No.2.
4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER
HOSE
5. w/o ABS:
DISCONNECT BRAKE LINES
Using SST, disconnect the 5 brake lines from the master cylin-
der and 3−way.
SST 09023−00100
Torque: 15 N·m (155 kgf·cm, 11 ft·lbf)
6. w/ ABS:
DISCONNECT BRAKE LINES
Using SST, disconnect the 2 brake lines from the master cylin-
der.
SST 09023−00100
Torque: 15 N·m (155 kgf·cm, 11 ft·lbf)
7. M/T:
DISCONNECT CLUTCH RESERVOIR HOSE
8. w/o ABS:
REMOVE MASTER CYLINDER
Remove the 2 nuts and pull out the master cylinder, 3−way and
gasket.
Torque: 13 N·m (130 kgf·cm, 9 ft·lbf)
9. w/ ABS:
REMOVE MASTER CYLINDER
Remove the 2 nuts, and pull out the master cylinder and gasket.
Torque: 13 N·m (130 kgf·cm, 9 ft·lbf)

BR02P−03
− BRAKEBRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
BR−15
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page BR−11).
1. BEFORE INSTALLATION, ADJUST LENGTH OF BRAKE BOOSTER PUSH ROD
(See page BR−19)
2. AFTER INSTALLATION, FILL BRAKE RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID, BLEED BRAKE SYS-
TEM (See page BR−4) AND CHECK FOR LEAKS
3. CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE PEDAL (See page BR−6)
4. M/T:
AFTER INSTALLATION, BLEED CLUTCH SYSTEM

BR0M3−01
F03521
SST
Gasket
N00744
SST
− BRAKEBRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY
BR−19
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL BRAKE BOOSTER
(a) Install the booster and a new gasket.
(b) Install the clevis to the operating rod.
(c) Install and torque the booster installation nuts.
Torque:
13 N·m (130 kgf·cm, 9 ft·lbf)
(d) Insert the clevis pin into clevis, brake pedal, and install the
clip to the clevis pin.
(e) Install the pedal return spring.
2. ADJUST LENGTH OF BOOSTER PUSH ROD
(a) Install a new gasket on the master cylinder.
(b) Set the SST on the gasket, and lower the pin until its tip
slightly touches the piston.
SST 09737−00010
(c) Turn the SST upside down, and set it on the booster.
SST 09737−00010
(d) Measure the clearance between the booster push rod
and pin head (SST).
Clearance: 0 mm (0 in.)
(e) Adjust the booster push rod length until the push rod
slightly touches the pin head.
3. INSTALL CHARCOAL CANISTER TO ORIGINAL POSI-
TION
4. INSTALL MASTER CYLINDER
5. CONNECT VACUUM HOSE TO BRAKE BOOSTER
6. FILL BRAKE RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID AND
BLEED BRAKE SYSTEM (See page BR−4)
7. M/T:
BLEED CLUTCH SYSTEM
8. CHECK FOR LEAKS
9. CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE PEDAL
(See page BR−6)
Check and adjust the brake pedal, then tighten the clevis lock
nut.
Torque:
25 N·m (260 kgf·cm, 19 ft·lbf)
10. DO OPERATIONAL CHECK (See page BR−16)

R10629
BR−22
− BRAKEFRONT BRAKE PAD
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
7. INSTALL NEW PADS
NOTICE:
When replacing worn pads, the anti−squeal shims must be
replaced together with the pads.
(a) Apply disc brake grease to both side of the inner anti−
squeal shims (See page BR−20).
(b) Install the anti−squeal shim to the inner pad.
(c) Install the inner pad with pad wear indicator plate facing
upward.
(d) Install the outer pad.
NOTICE:
There should be no oil or grease adhering to the friction
surfaces of the pads or the disc.
8. INSTALL CALIPER
(a) Draw out a small amount of brake fluid from the reservoir.
(b) Press in the piston with a hammer handle or an equiva-
lent.
HINT:
If the piston is difficult to push in, loosen the bleeder plug and
push in the piston while letting some brake fluid escape.
(c) Install the caliper.
(d) Hold the sliding pin and torque the installation bolt.
Torque: 26 N·m (270 kgf·cm, 20 ft·lbf)
(e) Install the flexible hose bracket.
Torque: 33 N·m (340 kgf·cm, 25 ft·lbf)
9. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
10. CHECK THAT FLUID LEVEL IS AT MAX LINE