Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Brake

Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual / Maintenance / Brake

General maintenance

Inspect brake lines and hoses

Hint:

Work in a well-lighted area. Turn the front wheels fully to the right or left before beginning the inspection.

Toyota RAV4. Inspect brake lines and hoses

Using a mirror, check the entire circumference and length of the brake lines and hoses for:

Damage
Wear
Deformation
Cracks
Corrosion
Leaks
Bends
Twists

Check all the clamps for tightness and the connections for leakage.
Check that the hoses and lines are not near sharp edges, moving parts or the exhaust system.
Check that the lines are installed properly and pass through the center of the grommets.

Inspect front brake

Check the front brake pads and discs (see page br- 42).

Inspect brake linings and drums

Check the brake linings and drums. Also check the brake linings of the parking brake.

General maintenance (2006/01- )

Inspect drive belt (see page em-7) Replace spark plugs (see page ig-7) Replace air cleaner filter Remove the air filter. Visually check that the air filter is not excessively damaged ...

Chassis

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Trailer towing tips
Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. Help to avoid an accident, death or serious injury, keep the following in mind when towing: Speed limits for towing a trailer vary by state or province. Do not exceed the posted towing speed limit. Toyota recommends that the vehic ...

Automatic transaxle fluid
On-vehicle inspection Check transaxle fluid level Hint: Drive the vehicle so that the engine and transaxle are at normal operating temperature. Fluid temperature: 70 to 80°c (158 to 176°f) Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake. With the engine idling and ...

Shift solenoid "d" performance (shift solenoid valve s4)
System description The ecm uses signals from the output shaft speed sensor and input speed sensor to detect the actual gear position (1st, 2nd, 3rd or o/d gear). Then the ecm compares the actual gear with the shift schedule in the ecm memory to detect mechanical problems of the shift s ...