Toyota Tercel 1985 Repair Manual page 563

BR-4
BRAKE SYSTEM - Troubleshooting
TROU BLESHOOTI NG (Cont'd)
Problem Possible cause
Remedy Page
Squeaking, squealing
groaning or chatter-
ing noise when brakes
are applied
Note: Brake friction
materials inherently
generate noise and
heat in order to
dissipate energy.
As a result
occasional squeal
is normaland is
aggravated by severe
environmetal condi-
tions such as cold,
heat, wetness, snow,
salt mud, etc.
This occasional
squeal is not a func-
tional problem and
does not indicate
any loss of brake
effectiveness
Brake drums and linings rotors and
pads worn or scored
Disc brakes - missing or damaged
brake pad anti-squeal shim
Disc brakes - burred or rusted calipers
Dirty, greased, contaminated or
glazed linings
lmproper lining parts
Maladjustment of brake pedal or
booster push-rod
Drum brakes - weak damaged or
incorrect shoe hold down springs, loose
or damaged shoe hold down spring pins
springs and grooved backing plate
ledges
Inspect, service or repalce
Replace
Clean or deburr
Clean or replace
Inspect for conect usage
replace
lnspect and adjust
Inspect service or replace
BR-16,22
BR.l 6
BR-1 8
BR-16,22
BR-'t6,22
B R - 6 , 1 5
8R.22
Squealing and
squeaking noise
when brakes are
not applied
Bent or warped backing plate causing
interference with drum
lmproper machining of drum causing
interference with backing plate or shoe
Maladjustment of brake pedal or
booster push-rod
Poor return of brake booster or master
cylinder or wheel cylinder
Disc brakes - rusted, stuck
Other brake system, components:
Loose or extra parts in brakes
Rear drum adjustment too tight
causing lining to glaze
Worn, damaged or insufficiently
lubricated wheel bearings
Service or replace
Replace drum
Inspect and adjust
Inspect, service or replace
Inspect lubricate as necessary
Inspect, service, replace as
required
BR-22
8R.22
B R - 6 , 1 5
BR-g,15,22
B R . 1 6
BR-16,22