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Brake Bleeding Sequence for 2004 Toyota Corolla 2.0 D-4D? Left-hand rear brake first or something else? I am a bit confused by the sequence given in the Haynes Owners Workshop Manual for (4791) for 2002 to 2007 Toyota Corolla. Section 9.2 states: Haynes Owners Workshop Manual (4791) section 9.2...

2004 Toyota Corolla 2.0 D-4D T Spirit [116ps] (CDE120) What are the spanner sizes for brake and clutch bleed nipples? Thanks!

Since the post above, the Corolla did about 1,500 miles I tested the fluid again a couple of weeks ago. Still well below 3%

What is the correct brake bleeding sequence for a 2004 Corolla Diesel? Left-hand rear brake first or something else? I am a bit confused by the sequence given in the Haynes Owners Workshop Manual.

Is there a service interval to change gearbox oil in a Corolla D-4D turbo diesel engine? What is the best gearbox oil to use and quantity? Thanks!

I have always thought that this is the correct sequence. But I am confused by the advice in the Haynes Manual, Toyota Corolla 2002 to Jan 2007, Page 9-2. Bleeding, Sequence If the complete system is to be bled, then it should be done working in the following sequence: a) Left-hand front brake...

Thanks, Paul Your "Toyota Corolla Maintenance & Repair Guides" are excellent. Better than the Haynes. Cheers!

2004 Corolla 2.0 D-4D Was hoping to flush through the clutch fluid. The spanner I found in my tool kit is marked 7/16AF on the open end and 9mm on the closed end. It is too big. What is the correct size and type? Thanks!

I decided to postpone changing the fluid till the reading show < 3%. So I did not jack up the car and remove wheels to bleed fluid.

I tested the Brake Fluid Tester Pen in three ways: 1. New fluid. Green LED. < 1% 2. In the 7+ year old fluid in the car. Reading < 2% (Last changed on 7 Dec 2011. The car was out of use and garaged for over 6 years.) 3. A small quantity of new fluid with few drops of water. Reading > 4% So I...

Thinking of using it with a D-4D T Spirit [116ps] 1CD-FTV 1995cc Turbo Diesel engine Thanks!

I have eight bottles and an aerosol can of Autoglym cleaning, waxing and polishing products. They are eight years old but were kept in cool conditions. Would they have deteriorated so much that it is better to buy new? Thanks!

Thank you all for your comments. The car is a 2004 Corolla 2.0 D-4D T Spirit [116ps] Brake Fluid Flush and DOT 4 fluid at 50,439 miles on 7 Dec 2011 Mileage now 51,150. (The car was off the road and garaged for over 6 years.) Brakes work okay without and sponginess. Waiting for delivery of a...

Corolla User Manual specify DOT 4 for brakes and clutch. Taken from Motul Technical Data Sheet for Motul Brake fluid, DOT 5.1: Dry boiling point 270°C. Wet boiling point 185°C The Wet boiling point is representative of the fluid after one year of use. The high Wet boiling point (185°C) is...

Good suggestion, thanks! Saw some YouTube videos. Apparently does the job. So many of these at eBay from as low as £2.19 from China. They all look alike! I wanted fast delivery so bought from a UK supplier for £3.69