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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Front Brake: 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:

  • Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
  2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID 
    NOTE: Wash brake fluid off immediately if it adheres to any painted surface. 
  3. DISCONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE 
    1. Remove the union bolt and the 2 gaskets from the disc brake cylinder sub- assy, then disconnect the flexible hose.
  4. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SUB-ASSY 
    1. Hold the front disc brake cylinder slide pin (No.1), side pin (No.2) and remove the 2 bolts.
      Fig 1: Removing Front Disc Brake Cylinder Sub-Assy
      G02585254Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE DISC BRAKE PAD KIT FRONT (PAD ONLY) 
    1. Remove the 2 disc brake pads with anti squeal shims from the front disc brake cylinder mounting LH.
  6. REMOVE ANTI SQUEAL SHIM KIT FRONT 
    1. Remove the 2 anti squeal shims from each pad.
    2. Using a screwdriver, remove the pad wear indicator plates from each pad.
  7. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE 
    1. Remove the front disc brake pad support plate (No.1) and front disc brake pad support plate (No.2) from the front disc brake cylinder mounting LH.
  8. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN 
    1. Remove the front disc brake cylinder slide pin (No.1) and front disc brake cylinder slide pin (No.2) from the front disc brake cylinder mounting LH.
      Fig 2: Removing Front Disc Brake Cylinder Slide Pins
      G02585255Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE BUSH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the front disc brake cylinder slide bush from the front disc brake cylinder slide pin (No.2).
    NOTE: Do not damage the front disc brake cylinder slide pin (No.2). 
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