Last Modified: 6-7-2017 6.8:8.0.40 Doc ID: RM0000018DL003X
Model Year Start: 2007 Model: Land Cruiser Prod Date Range: [08/2006 -           ]
Title: BRAKE: BRAKE SYSTEM: PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE; 2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]

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

-

Air in brake system

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; BRAKE: BRAKE FLUID: BLEEDING

Piston seals (worn or damaged, front)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; BRAKE: FRONT BRAKE: DISASSEMBLY

Piston seals (worn or damaged, rear)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; BRAKE: REAR BRAKE: DISASSEMBLY

Hydraulic brake booster (faulty)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; BRAKE: HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER: REMOVAL+

Brake drag

Brake pedal free play (minimum)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; BRAKE: BRAKE PEDAL: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION+

Parking brake lever travel (adjustment necessary)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; PARKING BRAKE: PARKING BRAKE LEVER: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION+

Parking brake wire (stuck)

-

Parking brake shoe clearance (adjustment necessary)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; PARKING BRAKE: PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY: REASSEMBLY+

Pad (cracked or distorted, front)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; BRAKE: FRONT BRAKE: REMOVAL

Pad (cracked or distorted, rear)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; BRAKE: REAR BRAKE: REMOVAL

Piston (stuck or frozen, front)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; BRAKE: FRONT BRAKE: DISASSEMBLY

Piston (stuck or frozen, rear)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; BRAKE: REAR BRAKE: DISASSEMBLY

Tension or return spring (faulty)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; PARKING BRAKE: PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY: DISASSEMBLY

Hydraulic brake booster (faulty)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; BRAKE: HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER: REMOVAL+

Brake pull

Piston (stuck or frozen, front)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; BRAKE: FRONT BRAKE: DISASSEMBLY

Piston (stuck or frozen, rear)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; BRAKE: REAR BRAKE: DISASSEMBLY

Pad (oily, cracked or distorted, front)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; BRAKE: FRONT BRAKE: REMOVAL

Pad (oily, cracked or distorted, rear)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; BRAKE: REAR BRAKE: REMOVAL

Disc (scored, front)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; AXLE: FRONT AXLE HUB: REMOVAL

Disc (scored, rear)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; AXLE: REAR AXLE SHAFT: REMOVAL

Hydraulic brake booster (faulty)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; BRAKE: HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER: REMOVAL+

Brake pedal is depressed firmly but brake is insufficient

Fluid leaks in brake system

-

Air in brake system

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; BRAKE: BRAKE FLUID: BLEEDING

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

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; BRAKE: FRONT BRAKE: REMOVAL

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

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; BRAKE: REAR BRAKE: REMOVAL

Disc (scored, front)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; AXLE: FRONT AXLE HUB: REMOVAL

Disc (scored, rear)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; AXLE: REAR AXLE SHAFT: REMOVAL

Hydraulic brake booster (faulty)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; BRAKE: HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER: REMOVAL+

Noise from brakes

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

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; BRAKE: FRONT BRAKE: REMOVAL

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

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; BRAKE: REAR BRAKE: REMOVAL

Installation bolt (loose, front)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; BRAKE: FRONT BRAKE: INSTALLATION+

Installation bolt (loose, rear)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; BRAKE: REAR BRAKE: INSTALLATION+

Disc (scored, front)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; AXLE: FRONT AXLE HUB: REMOVAL

Disc (scored, rear)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; AXLE: REAR AXLE SHAFT: REMOVAL

Pad support plate (loose, front)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; BRAKE: FRONT BRAKE: REMOVAL

Pad support plate (loose, rear)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; BRAKE: REAR BRAKE: REMOVAL

Sliding pin (worn)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; BRAKE: FRONT BRAKE: REMOVAL

Tension or return spring (faulty)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; PARKING BRAKE: PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY: DISASSEMBLY

Anti squeal shim (damaged, front)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; BRAKE: FRONT BRAKE: REMOVAL

Anti squeal shim (damaged, rear)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; BRAKE: REAR BRAKE: REMOVAL

Shoe hold down spring (damaged)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; PARKING BRAKE: PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY: DISASSEMBLY

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

Accumulator bracket clearance (adjustment necessary)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; BRAKE: HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER: REASSEMBLY

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

Brake fluid level

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; BRAKE: BRAKE FLUID: BLEEDING+

Hydraulic brake booster power supply system (faulty)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; 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)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; BRAKE: HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

ABS warning light lights up

Anti lock brake system (faulty)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; BRAKE CONTROL: VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM: DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM

Hydraulic brake booster power supply system (faulty)

2007 MY Land Cruiser [08/2006 -        ]; 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.