Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 969

HINT:

Add fluid to a level between the reservoir's MIN and MAX lines.

Fig. 3: Identifying Brake Fluid Level In Reservoir
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REPLACEMENT

1. REPLACE BRAKE FLUID OF FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM

a. Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder plug of the front disc brake caliper.

Fig. 4: Connecting Vinyl Tube To Bleeder Plug Of Front Disc Brake Caliper
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b. Depress the brake pedal several times and loosen the bleeder plug. With the brake pedal depressed,

bleed fluid from the front disc brake caliper RH and LH.

NOTE:

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Perform fluid replacement with the parking brake applied.

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Perform fluid replacement while maintaining the brake fluid level between
the MIN/MAX level on the brake fluid reservoir.

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Do not allow brake fluid to contact the vehicle's paint surfaces. If contact
occurs, clean it off immediately.

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c. After bleeding the fluid, tighten the bleeder plug and release the brake pedal.

Torque: 11 N*m (110 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf)

Fig. 5: Tightening Bleeder Plug And Releasing Brake Pedal
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2. REPLACE BRAKE FLUID OF REAR BRAKE SYSTEM

a. Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder plug of the rear disc brake cylinder.

Fig. 6: Connecting Vinyl Tube To Bleeder Plug Of Rear Disc Brake Cylinder
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b. Depress the brake pedal several times and loosen the bleeder plug. With the brake pedal depressed,

bleed fluid from the rear disc brake caliper RH and LH.

NOTE:

Add fluid to the brake fluid reservoir as necessary so that the fluid
does not decrease below the MIN level.

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c. After bleeding the fluid, tighten the bleeder plug and release the brake pedal.

Torque: 11 N*m (110 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf)

Fig. 7: Tightening Bleeder Plug And Releasing Brake Pedal
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3. CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR

a. Check the fluid level and add fluid if necessary.

Fluid: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3

HINT:

Add fluid to a level between the reservoir's MIN and MAX lines.

Fig. 8: Identifying Brake Fluid Level In Reservoir
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4. CLEAR DTC

NOTE:

Add fluid to the brake fluid reservoir as necessary so that the fluid
does not decrease below the MIN level.

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a. Clear the DTCs (see DTC CHECK/CLEAR ).

5. CHECK AND BLEED BRAKE SYSTEM

a. If the following malfunction symptoms occur, air may have entered the brake fluid line. Perform

the following air bleed procedures.

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Low pedal or spongy pedal.

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Brake pedal is depressed firmly but braking is insufficient.

6. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID

a. Set the brake fluid can upside down on the reservoir.

Fluid: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3

7. BLEED AIR FROM BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER

HINT:

If the master cylinder has been disassembled or if the reservoir becomes empty, bleed air from the master
cylinder.

a. Using SST, disconnect the 2 brake lines from the master cylinder.

SST 09023-00101

NOTE:

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Make sure there is sufficient brake fluid in the can.

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After adding brake fluid, make sure the reservoir is sufficiently
full.

Fig. 9: Filling Reservoir With Brake Fluid
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