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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2007HIGHLANDER 2WD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCESERVICE AND REPAIRBRAKE - GENERAL MAINTENANCE
2007 Toyota Highlander 2WD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE)
Brake - General Maintenance
2007 Toyota Highlander 2WD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE)SECTION Brake - General Maintenance
BRAKE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
1. INSPECT BRAKE LINE PIPES AND HOSES
HINT: Check in a well-lighted area. Check the entire circumference and length of the brake hoses using a mirror as required. Turn the front wheels fully tight or left before checking the front brake.
a. Using a mirror, check the entire circumference and length of the brake lines and hoses for:
^ Damage
^ Wear
^ Deformation
^ Cracks
^ Corrosion
^ Leaks
^ Bends
^ Twists
2. INSPECT FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS
a. Refer to the hint.
HINT: If a squealing or scraping noise is heard from the brake while driving, check the pad wear indicator. If there are traces of the indicator contacting the disc rotor, the disc pad should be replaced.
3. INSPECT REAR BRAKE PADS AND DISCS
4. INSPECT PARKING BRAKE LININGS
5. INSPECT OR CHARGE BRAKE FLUID
Fluid: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
1. INSPECT BRAKE LINE PIPES AND HOSES
HINT: Check in a well-lighted area. Check the entire circumference and length of the brake hoses using a mirror as required. Turn the front wheels fully tight or left before checking the front brake.
a. Using a mirror, check the entire circumference and length of the brake lines and hoses for:
^ Damage
^ Wear
^ Deformation
^ Cracks
^ Corrosion
^ Leaks
^ Bends
^ Twists
2. INSPECT FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS
a. Refer to the hint.
HINT: If a squealing or scraping noise is heard from the brake while driving, check the pad wear indicator. If there are traces of the indicator contacting the disc rotor, the disc pad should be replaced.
3. INSPECT REAR BRAKE PADS AND DISCS
4. INSPECT PARKING BRAKE LININGS
5. INSPECT OR CHARGE BRAKE FLUID
Fluid: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.