Toyota Camry Manual page 688

BR–2
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1. Care must be taken to replace each part properly as it could affect the performance of the
brake system and result in a driving hazard. Replace the parts with parts of the same part
number or equivalent.
2. It is very important to keep parts and the area clean when repairing the brake system.
3. If the vehicle is equipped with a mobile communication system, refer to the precautions in the
IN section.
DESCRIPTION
The service brakes consist of a foot brake which changes rotational energy to thermal energy to
stop the vehicle while it is being driven and a parking brake to keep the vehicle from moving while
it is parked.
BRAKE SYSTEM – GENERAL DESCRIPTION