2009 Toyota Matrix Base, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

BRAKE ACTUATOR (w/ VSC): Installation

  1. INSTALL BRAKE ACTUATOR 
    1. Install the brake actuator to the brake actuator bracket assembly with the 3 bolts.

      Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Do not remove the hole plugs of a new brake actuator before connecting the 6 brake lines because the brake actuator is filled with brake fluid.
      • Do not carry the brake actuator by the connector.
      • Tighten the 3 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
        Fig 1: Identifying Bolts For Installing Brake Actuator To Brake Actuator Bracket Assembly
        G06014014Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL BRAKE ACTUATOR WITH BRACKET 
    1. Install the brake actuator with bracket to the body with the 2 bolts and nut.

      Torque: 19 N*m (194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the brake lines or wire harness.
      • Tighten the 2 bolts and nut in the order shown in the illustration.
        Fig 2: Locating Bolts For Installing Brake Actuator With Bracket
        G06014015Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Temporarily tighten each brake line to the correct position of the brake actuator with bracket as shown in the illustration.

      HINT:

      • *1: To front wheel cylinder RH
      • *2: To front wheel cylinder LH
      • *3: To rear wheel cylinder RH
      • *4: To rear wheel cylinder LH
      • *5: From 1st master cylinder
      • *6: From 2nd master cylinder
        Fig 3: Identifying Brake Lines
        G06014011Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using a union nut wrench (10 mm), fully tighten each brake line.

      Torque: without a union nut wrench 

      15 N*m (155 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf) 

      with a union nut wrench 

      14 N*m (143 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 250 mm (9.84 in.).
      • This torque value is effective when the union nut wrench is parallel to the torque wrench.
        Fig 4: Tightening Brake Line
        G06014017Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the brake line clamp with the bolt.

      Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 5: Locating Brake Line Clamp Bolt
      G06014009Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Connect the actuator connector and lock the lock lever.
      NOTE: Make sure that the connector is locked securely.
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