MAINTENANCE: BRAKE FLUID (for Gasoline Model): REPLACEMENT; 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [11/2022

Last Modified: 05-13-2024	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM1000000028J2A
Model Year Start: 2023	Model: GR Corolla	Prod Date Range: [11/2022 - ]
Title: MAINTENANCE: BRAKE FLUID (for Gasoline Model): REPLACEMENT; 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [11/2022 - ]

REPLACEMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

for Manual Transaxle:
Move the shift lever to neutral and apply the parking brake before replacing the brake fluid.
for CVT:
Move the shift lever to P and apply the parking brake before replacing the brake fluid.
Add brake fluid to keep the level between the MIN and MAX lines of the reservoir while replacing the brake fluid.
If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.

HINT:

If any work is performed on the brake system or if air in the brake lines is suspected, bleed the air from the brake system.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE CENTER COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER

(a) Disengage the 2 clips (A) as shown in the illustration.

*a	Clip (A)
*b	Clip (B)
	Remove in this Direction

(b) Disengage the clip (B) and separate the hood to cowl top seal from the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly.

(c) Disengage the 2 claws and 2 guides to remove the center cowl top ventilator louver from the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly.

2. REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR FILLER CAP ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap assembly.

3. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID

(a) Fill the reservoir with brake fluid.

Brake Fluid (for G16E-GTS):

"TOYOTA GENUINE BRAKE FLUID DOT4, CLASS6"*, FMVSS No.116 DOT4 or SAE J1704LV*

*: If a fluid type with "TOYOTA GENUINE BRAKE FLUID DOT4, CLASS6", FMVSS No.116 DOT4 or SAE J1704LV is not available, fluid type with TOYOTA GENUINE BRAKE FLUID DOT3, FMVSS No.116 DOT3 or SAE J1703 may be used with no detriment to brake durability.

Brake Fluid (except G16E-GTS):

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3

SAE J1704 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT4

NOTICE:

Make sure that there is sufficient brake fluid in the reservoir.
Do not remove the filter from the brake master cylinder reservoir assembly and be sure to fill the brake master cylinder reservoir assembly with new brake fluid to avoid any potential contamination of the brake system. Contamination, for example by dirt particles or mineral oil, could lead to functional brake problems.

4. REPLACE BRAKE FLUID

(a) Remove the bleeder plug cap.

(b) Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder plug.

(d) When fluid stops coming out, tighten the bleeder plug and release the brake pedal.*2

(e) Repeat steps *1 and *2 until new brake fluid comes out.

(f) Tighten the bleeder plug completely.

Torque:

Front Disc Brake Bleeder Plug

for G16E-GTS: 10.8 N*m (110 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf)

except G16E-GTS: 8.3 N*m (85 kgf*cm, 73 in.*lbf)

Torque:

Rear Disc Brake Bleeder Plug

for G16E-GTS: 8.4 N*m (86 kgf*cm, 74 in.*lbf)

except G16E-GTS: 8.3 N*m (85 kgf*cm, 73 in.*lbf)

(g) Install the bleeder plug cap.

(h) Repeat the above steps to replace the brake fluid of the brake lines for each wheel.

5. INSPECT FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAK

6. ADJUST BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR

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7. INSTALL BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR FILLER CAP ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap assembly.

8. INSTALL CENTER COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER

(a) Engage the 2 guides and 2 claws to install the center cowl top ventilator louver to the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly.

(b) Engage the clip (B) and install the hood to cowl top seal to the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly.

*a	Clip (A)
*b	Clip (B)
	Install in this Direction