2000 Toyota Land Cruiser Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

Brake Pedal Height & Freeplay

Refer to Fig. for pedal height and freeplay references.

• Loosen stop light switch, then the clevis locknut.
• Adjust pedal height by turning pushrod.
• Tighten locknut an...

Master Cylinder

• Fill reservoir with fluid.
• Disconnect tubes from master cylinder. Then slowly depress brake pedal and hold.
• Block off outlet holes with fingers, and release pedal. Repeat three or four times.

Brake Lines

Bleed wheel with longest brake line first, then work your way...

Parking Brake

Camry, Camry Solara, Celica, Corolla, Echo & Tercel

• Apply parking brake and count number of notches on parking brake sector. Specified number of notches should be as follows:
• Camry, Camry Solara, Corolla, Echo and Tercel sedan, 5-8 clicks.
• Celica, 4-7 clicks.
• Tercel wagons, 6-8 clicks.
• On all models, remove console box.
• Loosen locknut and turn adjustment screw until lever travel is correct.
• Tighten locknut and install console.

Highlander

• Slowly press parking brake pedal all the way down and count number of clicks. If parking brake pedal does not click 5-7 times, proceed to next ...

Master Cylinder

Except Sienna

Disassemble

For the following procedures, refer to Fig. for assistance.

• Remove master cylinder boot.
• Remove setscrew and reservoir tank, then the cap and strainer from reservoir.
• Remove two grommets and place cylinder in vise.
• Push piston in and remove stopper bolt, Fig. .
• Push pistons in and remove snap ring, then No. 1 piston carefully by hand.
• Place cylinder on edges of two wooden blocks and tap on cylinder until No. 2 piston comes out.

Inspection

Clean parts with compressed air. Inspect cylinder bore for rust and scoring. Also, inspect for wear or damag...

Audio Coded Anti-Theft System

Some models are equipped with an audio coded anti-theft system that will disable the radio when the battery cable is disconnected. The system can be identified by the "ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM" on the cassette tape lid. Obtain 3 digit customer code for input. Reset system after service as follows:

• Obtain 3 digit audio anti-theft code.
• Depress 1 (PROG) while depressing righthand side of TUNE SEEK button,- - - will appear in tape operation display.
• To enter the first digit, depress 1 (PROG) button repeatedly until the number of times depressed equals the first digit b...

Camry & Camry Solara

Removal

• Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
• Remove brake drum. If brake drum cannot be remove easily, insert a suitable screwdriver through hole in backing plate, then push adjuster lever away from adjuster and back of adjustment tension.
• Disconnect return spring, then remove front shoe hold-down spring, retainers and pin.
• Disconnect anchor spring, then remove front brake shoe and anchor spring, Fig. .
• Remove rear shoe hold-down spring, retainers and pin, using suitable tool, then disconnect parking brake cable from anchor plate.
• D...