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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2011MATRIX AWD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLDISC BRAKE SYSTEMSERVICE AND REPAIROVERHAULFRONT BRAKEDISASSEMBLY
2011 Toyota Matrix AWD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)

Disassembly

2011 Toyota Matrix AWD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)SECTION Disassembly




BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: DISASSEMBLY

1. REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the set ring and cylinder boot from the disc brake cylinder.





NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the brake piston or cylinder.

HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

2. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PISTON

(a) Place a piece of cloth between the piston and disc brake cylinder.





(b) Apply compressed air to remove the piston from the disc brake cylinder.

CAUTION:
Do not place your fingers in front of the piston when using compressed air.

NOTICE:
Do not allow any brake fluid to spatter.

3. REMOVE PISTON SEAL

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the piston seal from the disc brake cylinder.





NOTICE:
Do not damage the inner surface or piston seal groove of the cylinder.

HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

4. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP

5. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG
RENDER: 1.0x

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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.