Last Modified: 6-7-2017 6.8:8.0.40 Doc ID: RM0000018DL000X
Model Year Start: 2006 Model: Land Cruiser Prod Date Range: [05/2005 -           ]
Title: BRAKE: BRAKE SYSTEM: PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE; 2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

HINT:

Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.

Symptom

Suspected area

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Low pedal or spongy pedal

Fluid leaks in brake system

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; BRAKE: HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER: INSTALLATION+

Air in brake system

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; BRAKE: BRAKE FLUID: BLEEDING

Piston seals (worn or damaged, front)

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; BRAKE: FRONT BRAKE: COMPONENTS

Piston seals (worn or damaged, rear)

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; BRAKE: REAR BRAKE: COMPONENTS

Hydraulic brake booster (faulty)

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; BRAKE: HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

Brake drag

Brake pedal free play (minimum)

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; BRAKE: BRAKE PEDAL: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION+

Parking brake lever travel (adjustment necessary)

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; PARKING BRAKE: PARKING BRAKE LEVER: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

Parking brake wire (stuck)

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Parking brake shoe clearance (adjustment necessary)

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; PARKING BRAKE: PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY: REASSEMBLY

Pad (cracked or distorted, front)

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; BRAKE: FRONT BRAKE: COMPONENTS

Pad (cracked or distorted, rear)

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; BRAKE: REAR BRAKE: COMPONENTS

Piston (stuck or frozen, front)

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; BRAKE: FRONT BRAKE: COMPONENTS

Piston (stuck or frozen, rear)

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; BRAKE: REAR BRAKE: COMPONENTS

Tension or return spring (faulty)

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; PARKING BRAKE: PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY: COMPONENTS

Hydraulic brake booster (faulty)

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; BRAKE: HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

Brake pull

Piston (stuck or frozen, front)

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; BRAKE: FRONT BRAKE: COMPONENTS

Piston (stuck or frozen, rear)

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; BRAKE: REAR BRAKE: COMPONENTS

Pad (oily, cracked or distorted, front)

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; BRAKE: FRONT BRAKE: COMPONENTS

Pad (oily, cracked or distorted, rear)

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; BRAKE: REAR BRAKE: COMPONENTS

Disc (scored, front)

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; BRAKE: FRONT BRAKE: COMPONENTS

Disc (scored, rear)

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; BRAKE: REAR BRAKE: COMPONENTS

Hydraulic brake booster (faulty)

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; BRAKE: HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

Brake pedal is depressed firmly but brake is insufficient

Fluid leaks in brake system

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; BRAKE: HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER: INSTALLATION+

Air in brake system

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; BRAKE: BRAKE FLUID: BLEEDING

Pad (worn, cracked, distorted, oily or glazed, front)

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; BRAKE: FRONT BRAKE: COMPONENTS

Pad (worn, cracked, distorted, oily or glazed, rear)

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; BRAKE: REAR BRAKE: COMPONENTS

Disc (scored, front)

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; BRAKE: FRONT BRAKE: COMPONENTS

Disc (scored, rear)

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; BRAKE: REAR BRAKE: COMPONENTS

Hydraulic brake booster (faulty)

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; BRAKE: HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

Noise from brakes

Pad (cracked, distorted, dirty or glazed, front)

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; BRAKE: FRONT BRAKE: COMPONENTS

Pad (cracked, distorted, dirty or glazed, rear)

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; BRAKE: REAR BRAKE: COMPONENTS

Installation bolt (loose, front)

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; BRAKE: FRONT BRAKE: COMPONENTS

Installation bolt (loose, rear)

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; BRAKE: REAR BRAKE: COMPONENTS

Disc (scored, front)

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; BRAKE: FRONT BRAKE: COMPONENTS

Disc (scored, rear)

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; BRAKE: REAR BRAKE: COMPONENTS

Pad support plate (loose, front)

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; BRAKE: FRONT BRAKE: COMPONENTS

Pad support plate (loose, rear)

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; BRAKE: REAR BRAKE: COMPONENTS

Sliding pin (worn)

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; BRAKE: FRONT BRAKE: COMPONENTS

Tension or return spring (faulty)

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; PARKING BRAKE: PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY: COMPONENTS

Anti squeal shim (damaged, front)

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; BRAKE: FRONT BRAKE: COMPONENTS

Anti squeal shim (damaged, rear)

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; BRAKE: REAR BRAKE: COMPONENTS

Shoe hold down spring (damaged)

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; PARKING BRAKE: PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY: COMPONENTS

Noise from hydraulic brake booster (abnormal pump motor operation noise)

Accumulator bracket clearance (adjustment necessary)

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; BRAKE: HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER: REASSEMBLY+

Brake warning light lights up*1 (parking brake lever released)

Brake fluid level

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; BRAKE: BRAKE FLUID: BLEEDING+

Hydraulic brake booster power supply system (faulty)

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; BRAKE: HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

Brake warning light lights up and brake warning buzzer sounds*2

Hydraulic brake booster power supply system (faulty)

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; BRAKE: HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

ABS warning light lights up

Anti lock brake system (faulty)

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Hydraulic brake booster power supply system (faulty)

2006 MY Land Cruiser [05/2005 -        ]; BRAKE: HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

HINT:

  • *1, *3: The light may stay on for about 60 seconds after the engine is started. It is normal if it goes out after a while.
  • *2, *3: Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly may turn on the warning light and buzzer. It is normal if the light goes out and the buzzer stops sounding after a few seconds.
  • *3: While ABS warning light is ON.