Toyota Camry
XV30 (2002–2006) Service Manual
Brake
Brake system

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.

Symptom	Suspect Area
Low pedal or spongy pedal	Fluid leaks for brake system Air in brake system Piston seals (Worn or damaged) Rear brake shoe clearance (Out of adjustment) Master cylinder (Fauly) Booster push rod (Out of adjustment)
Brake drag	Brake pedal freeplay (Minimal) Parking brake pedal travel (Out of adjustment) Parking brake wire (Sticking) Rear brake shoe clearance (Out of adjustment) Parking brake shoe clearance (Out of adjustment) Pad or lining (Cracked or distorted) Piston (Stuck) Piston (Frozen) Anchor, tension or return spring (Faulty) Booster push rod (Out adjustment) Master cylinder (Faulty)
Brake pull	Piston (Stuck) Pad or lining (Oily) Piston (Frozen) Disc (Scored) Pad or lining (Cracked or distorted)
Hard pedal but brake inefficient	Fluid leaks for brake system Air in brake system Pad or lining (Worn) Pad or lining (Cracked or distorted) Rear brake shoe clearance (Out of adjustment) Pad or lining (Oily) Pad or lining (Glanzed) Disc (Scored) Booster push rod (Out of adjustment)