expand_moreRear axle first brake drum machining size
2.0 TD (CT220_) with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 89 HP at 4000 RPM, 203 N⋅m at 2200 RPM engine (1997.9–2003.2)
9.04 in9.04 in229.6 mm
Front axle brake disc diameter
10.24 in10.24 in260 mm
Front axle brake disc thickness
0.98 in0.98 in25 mm
Front axle brake disc minimal thickness
0.91 in0.91 in23 mm
Front axle brake lining thickness
0.47 in0.47 in12 mm
Front axle brake lining minimal thickness
0.079 in0.079 in2 mm
Front axle brake piston diameter
2.24 in2.24 in57 mm
Maximum lateral run-out of front axle brake disc
0.002 in0.002 in0.05 mm
expand_moreRear axle brake disc thickness
2.0 TD (CT220_) with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 89 HP at 4000 RPM, 203 N⋅m at 2200 RPM engine (1997.9–2003.2)
0.39 in0.39 in10 mm
expand_moreRear axle minimal brake disc thickness
2.0 TD (CT220_) with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 89 HP at 4000 RPM, 203 N⋅m at 2200 RPM engine (1997.9–2003.2)
0.35 in0.35 in9 mm
Rear axle brake drum diameter
9 in9 in228.6 mm
Rear axle brake drum diameter wear limit
9.04 in9.04 in229.6 mm
Rear axle brake lining thickness
0.16 in0.16 in4 mm
Rear axle minimal brake lining thickness
0.039 in0.039 in1 mm
Brake system is the most important system in your 1999 Avensis Wagon. Check pads and disks from time to time and replace them as they worn below minimum thickness allowed by Toyota.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1999 Toyota Avensis Wagon user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Toyota warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Toyota Avensis Wagon service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 1999 Toyota Avensis Wagon you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.