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Reset brake system service light Toyota Tacoma second generation

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Reset brake system service light Toyota Tacoma second generation. From year: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014.

How to reset brake system service light Toyota Tacoma 2 generation.

This light comes on in the following cases when the ignition key is in the “ON” position.

When the parking brake is applied.

This light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position even after the parking brake is released.

When the brake fluid level is low.

It is dangerous to continue driving normally when the brake fluid level is low.

When the hydraulic brake booster fails (with the vehicle stability control system).

If the hydraulic booster causes a problem resulting in poor braking performance, the warning light comes on and buzzer sounds continuously.

Have your vehicle checked at your Toyota dealer in the following case:

  • The light does not come on even if the parking brake is applied when the ignition key is in the “ON” position.
  • The light does not come on even if the ignition key is turned on with the parking brake released.

A warning light turning on briefly during operation does not indicate a problem.

Without the vehicle stability control system.

If either of the following conditions occurs, immediately stop your vehicle at a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.

  • The light does not turn off even after the parking brake is released while the engine is running. In this case, the brakes may not work properly and your stopping distance will become longer. Depress the brake pedal firmly and bring the vehicle to an immediate stop.
  • The brake system warning light re mains on together with the “ABS” warning light. In this case, not only the anti−lock brake system will fail but also the vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking.

With the vehicle stability control system.

If any of the following conditions occurs, immediately stop your vehicle at a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.

  • The light does not turn off even after the parking brake is released while the engine is running.
  • The warning buzzer comes on together with the warning light. In either case, this can indicate that the brakes may not work properly and your stopping distance will become longer. Depress the brake pedal firmly and bring the vehicle to an immediate stop.
  • The brake system warning light remains on together with the “ABS” warning light.
  • In this case, not only the anti−lock brake system will fail but also the vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking.

With the vehicle stability control system.

Any of the following conditions may occur, but do not indicate the malfunction:

  • The light may stay on for about 60 seconds after the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position. It is normal if it turns off after a while.
  •  Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly may turn on the warning light and buzzer. It is normal if the light turns off and the buzzer stops sounding after a few seconds.
  •  You may hear a small sound in the engine compartment after the engine is started or the brake pedal is depressed repeatedly. This is a pump pulsating sound of the brake system, and it is not a malfunction.

All information how can you reset brake system service light is taken from Toyota Tacoma second generation owners manual.

That it is the full procedure how to reset brake system service light Toyota Tacoma second generation. If you like to reset any maintenance oil light after an oil change. Or reset check engine light, airbag light, inspection key or insp errors when maint reqd, for Toyota cars. Or any warning light for service reminder which appears on the display. Write in the search box the car name for which you want to find information, and find how to reset other service reminders by yourself.

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How to Change the Rear Brake Pads on a VW Passat

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Remove the old Brake Pads

1. Park your car on a level surface. If you have a stick shift car make sure the car is in gear. Do not set the parking brake. Place blocks in front of the front tires so the car does not move while you are working on it.

2. Open the hood of your car and locate the master cylinder. If necessary, remove brake fluid until the level in the container is less than half full. A turkey baster is a good tool for this. Put the brake fluid in the plastic container and dispose of it the way you dispose of motor oil.

3. Raise the rear end of your car with your car jack. Remove the rear tire or wheel assembly.

4. Remove the parking brake cable from the back of the caliper. Use the pliers to remove the cable clip (restraining clip).

5. Use the socket wrench to remove the upper mounting bolt from the caliper. If the upper guide pin moves while you do this, use a back-up wrench to hold the upper guide pin.

6. Rotate the caliper downward, pivoting it on the lower caliper bolt. Remove the inner and outer brake pads from the caliper.

Install the new Brake Pads

1. Turn the caliper piston clockwise to retract it into the caliper housing. Insert the new brake pads into the caliper.

2. Swing the caliper upward and into place. Apply a thin coat of thread locking compound to the bolt and use the socket wrench to tighten the bolt to 271 inch lb. (35 Nm).

3. Reattach the parking brake cable to the caliper.

4. Replace the tire wheel assembly. Lower the car to the ground.

5. Pump the brake pedal a few times to seat the brake pads. Do this before trying to move your car.

6. Add fluid to the master cylinder container to replace any you removed before you removed the old brake pads.

7. Season the brake pads by making only gentle stops when you are driving for the first week after you install the new brake pads. Try not to do any hard stopping when you are seasoning the brakes.