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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 909 (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM)BRAKE FLUIDBLEEDING

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Brake Fluid: Bleeding

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Bleeding

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT:

If any work is performed on the brake system or if air in the brake lines is suspected, bleed the air out of the brake system.

NOTE: Wash brake fluid off immediately if it adheres to any painted surface.

FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID
Fluid: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3

Fig 1: Filling Reservoir With Brake Fluid
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BLEED MASTER CYLINDER
HINT:

If the master cylinder has been disassembled or if the reservoir becomes empty, bleed the air out of the master cylinder.
1. Disconnect the brake lines from the master cylinder.
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  Fig 2: Disconnecting Brake Lines From Master Cylinder
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2. Slowly depress and hold the brake pedal.
3. Cover the outer holes with your fingers, and release the brake pedal.
4. Repeat ( b) and c) 3 or 4 times.
5. Connect the brake lines to the master cylinder.
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  Torque: 15 N.m (155 kgf.cm, 11 ft.lbf)
  
  Fig 3: Connecting Brake Lines To Master Cylinder
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BLEED BRAKE LINE
1. Connect the vinyl tube to the bleeder plug.
  
  Fig 4: Connecting Vinyl Tube To Bleeder Plug
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2. Depress the brake pedal several times, then loosen the bleeder plug with the pedal depressed.
3. When fluid stops coming out, tighten the bleeder plug, then release the brake pedal.
4. Repeat ( b) and ( c) until all air in the fluid is completely bled out.
5. Tighten the bleeder plug completely.
  Torque: 8.3 N.m (85 kgf.cm, 73 in.lbf)
6. Repeat the above procedures for each wheel to bleed the air out of the brake line.
BLEED BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSY (W/ VSC)
NOTE: After bleeding the air from the brake system, if the height or feel of the brake pedal cannot be obtained, perform air bleeding in the brake actuator assy with a hand-held tester by following the procedures below.
1. Depress the brake pedal more than 20 times with the engine off.
2. Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3, and turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  
  Fig 5: Connecting Hand-Held Tester To DLC3
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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.