Your vehicle is equipped with front disc brakes. The brakes on the rear wheels are drum. A power assist helps reduce the effort needed on the brake pedal. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you retain steering control when braking very hard.
Resting your foot on the pedal keeps the brakes applied lightly, builds up heat, and reduces their effectiveness and reduces brake pad life. In addition, fuel economy can be reduced. It also keeps your brake lights on all the time, confusing drivers behind you.
Constant application of the brakes when going down a long hill builds up heat and reduces their effectiveness.
Use the engine to assist the brakes by taking your foot off the accelerator and downshifting to a lower gear.
Check your brakes after driving through deep water. Apply the brakes moderately to see if they feel normal. If not, apply them gently and frequently until they do. Be extra cautious and alert in your driving.
Braking System Design
The hydraulic system that operates the brakes has two separate circuits.
Each circuit works diagonally across the vehicle (the left-front brake is connected with the right-rear brake, etc.). If one circuit should develop a problem, you will still have braking at two wheels.
Brake PadWear Indicators
If the front brake pads need replacing, you will hear a distinctive, metallic screeching sound when you apply the brake pedal. If you do not have the brake pads replaced, they will screech all the time. It is normal for the brakes to occasionally squeal or squeak when you apply them.
Valve Stem-to-Guide Clearance Inspection
Remove the valves.
Subtract the O.D. of the valve stem, measured with a micrometer, from the
I.D. of the valve guide, measured with an inside micrometer or ball gauge.
Take t ...
Transmission End Cover Selector Control Shaft Oil Seal Replacement (A/T)
Special Tools Required
Driver Handle, 15 x 135L 07749-0010000
Bearing Driver Attachment, 22 x 24 mm 07746-0010800
Remove the oil seal from the end cover.
Install the new oil ...
Valve Body and ATF Strainer Removal (A/T)
Remove the ATF feed pipe (A) from the regulator valve body (B).
Remove the ATF feed pipes (C) (D) from the servo body (E).
Remove the ATF strainer (F) (two bolts).
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