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Toyota Matrix FWD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE) (2009)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

Make
Toyota
Model
Matrix FWD
Engine
L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)
Year
2009
Section
Brake Bleeding › Service and Repair
MaintenanceService and Repair · page 1 of 3
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Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

BRAKE SYSTEM (OTHER): BRAKE FLUID: BLEEDING

BLEEDING

HINT:  If any work is performed on the brake system or if air in the brake lines is suspected, bleed the brake system.
NOTICE:
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Move the shift lever to P and apply the parking brake before bleeding the brakes.

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Add brake fluid to keep the level between the MIN and MAX lines of the reservoir while bleeding the brakes.

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If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.

1. REMOVE CENTER COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER See: Fluids/Brake Fluid/Service and Repair
2. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID See: Fluids/Brake Fluid/Service and Repair
3. BLEED BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER

NOTICE:
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If the master cylinder is reinstalled or runs out of brake fluid, bleed the master cylinder.

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To prevent brake fluid from damaging painted surface, cover any surrounding parts with a piece of cloth.

(a) Using a union nut wrench (10 mm), disconnect the 2 brake lines from the master cylinder.

(b) Slowly depress the brake pedal and hold it*1.

(c) Cover the 2 outer holes with fingers, and release the brake pedal*2.
(d) Repeat *1 and *2 3 or 4 times.

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