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Toyota Matrix 2WD L4-1.8L (1ZZ-FE) (2003)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Brake Bleeding: Specifications (page 2 of 3)

Make
Toyota
Model
Matrix 2WD
Engine
L4-1.8L (1ZZ-FE)
Year
2003
Section
Brake Bleeding
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 2 of 3
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Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

BLEEDING

NOTICE:  Wash the brake fluid off immediately if it comes into contact with any painted surface.

HINT:  If any work is done on the brake system or if air in the brake lines is suspected, bleed the air from the system.

1. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID

Fluid: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

2. BLEED MASTER CYLINDER

HINT:  If the master cylinder has been disassembled or if the reservoir becomes empty, bleed the air from the master cylinder.

a. Disconnect the brake lines from the master cylinder.

SST 09023-00100

b. Slowly depress the brake pedal and hold it.
c. Block off the outer holes with your fingers, and release the brake pedal.
d. Repeat (b) and (c) 3 or 4 times.

3. BLEED BRAKE LINE

a. Connect the vinyl tube to the brake caliper.
b. Depress the brake pedal several times, then loosen the bleeder plug with the pedal held down. 
c. At the point when fluid stops coming out, tighten the bleeder plug, then release the brake pedal. 

Torque: 8.3 Nm (85 kgf-cm, 74 inch lbs.)

d. Repeat (b) and (c) until all the air in the fluid has been bled out.

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