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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Brake Master Cylinder Sub-ASSY: Overhaul

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Overhaul
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:

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  1. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID 
    NOTE: Wash brake fluid off immediately if it adheres to any painted surface. 
  2. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSY 
  3. REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER SUB-ASSY 
    1. Disconnect the level warning switch connector.
    2. Using SST, disconnect the 6 brake tubes from the brake master cylinder.

      SST 09023-00101

      Fig 1: Disconnecting Brake Tubes From Brake Master Cylinder
      G02585226Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 2 nuts, and pull out the 2-way and brake master cylinder sub-assy.
      Fig 2: Removing 2-Way & Brake Master Cylinder Sub-Assy
      G02585227Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR FILLER CAP ASSY 
    1. Pull out the master cylinder reservoir filler cap assy.
  5. REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR STRAINER 
    1. Pull out the master cylinder reservoir strainer.
  6. REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR SUB-ASSY 
    1. Remove the screw and pull out the master cylinder reservoir sub-assy.
  7. REMOVE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR GROMMET 
    1. Remove the 2 master cylinder reservoir grommets.
  8. REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER KIT (W/O VSC) 
    1. Place the master cylinder in the vise.
    2. Remove the O-ring.
    3. Push in the piston and remove the snap ring with snap ring pliers.
      Fig 3: Pushing In Piston & Removing Snap Ring
      G02585228Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Push in the piston and remove the piston stopper bolt and gasket.
      Fig 4: Pushing Piston & Removing Piston Stopper Bolt
      G02585229Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Remove the No.1 piston sub-assy, pulling straight out not at an angle.
      NOTE: If pulled out at an angle, the cylinder bore could be damaged. 
    6. Place a shop rag and 2 wooden blocks on the work table and lightly edge until the No.2 piston sub-assy drops out of the cylinder.

    HINT:

    Make sure the distance (A) from the rag and the top of the blocks is at least 100 mm (3.94 in.).

    NOTE: If pulled out at an angle, the cylinder bore could be damaged. 
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