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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BRAKESANTI-LOCK BRAKESBRAKE SYSTEMBRAKE ACTUATOR ASSYON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard
On-Vehicle Inspection
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION On-Vehicle Inspection
- CONNECT HAND-HELD TESTER
- Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
- Start the engine and run at idle.
- Select the ACTIVE TEST mode on the hand-held tester.
HINT: Please refer to the hand-held tester operator's manual for further details.
- INSPECT ACTUATOR MOTOR OPERATION
- With the motor relay on, check the actuator motor operation noise.
- Turn the motor relay off.
- Depress the brake pedal and hold it for about 15 seconds. Check that the brake pedal cannot be depressed.
- With the motor relay on, check that the pedal does not pulsate.NOTE: Do not keep the motor relay on for more than 5 seconds continuously. When operating it continuously, set an interval of more than 20 seconds.
- Turn the motor relay off and release the brake pedal.
- INSPECT RIGHT FRONT WHEEL OPERATION NOTE: Never turn on a solenoid in a manner different than described below.
- With the brake pedal depressed, perform the following operations.
- Turn the SFRH and SFRR solenoids on simultaneously, and check that the pedal cannot be depressed.NOTE: Do not keep the solenoids on for more than 10 seconds continuously. When operating them continuously, set an interval of more than 20 seconds.
- Turn the SFRH and SFRR solenoids off simultaneously, and check that the pedal can be depressed.
- Turn the motor relay on, and check that the pedal returns.NOTE: Do not keep the motor relay on for more than 5 seconds continuously. When operating it continuously, set an interval of more than 20 seconds.
- Turn the motor relay off and release the brake pedal.
- INSPECT OTHER WHEEL OPERATION
- Using the same procedures, check the solenoids of the other wheels.
HINT:
Left front wheel: SFLH, SFLR
Right rear wheel: SRRH, SRRR
Left rear wheel: SRLH, SRLR
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.