How To Replace Front Brakes 2003-08 Toyota Matrix

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Brake pads wear out over time, much like tires, and need replacing, on average, every 50,000 miles, with variations depending on driving habits and environment. Brake rotors may also need to be replaced if they are warped or grooved. Often, it’s safer and more cost effective to replace pads and rotors at the same time. Squealing or grinding noises, or wheel vibration are all symptoms of worn brakes. This video shows you how to install new, quality TRQ brake pads and rotors on your 2003-2013 Toyota Matrix.
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This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2003 Toyota Matrix
2004 Toyota Matrix
2005 Toyota Matrix
2006 Toyota Matrix
2007 Toyota Matrix
2008 Toyota Matrix
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• Brake Caliper Compressor Tool. Quad Piston. Ratchet Style. 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• Brake Caliper Hanger 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
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• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• Anti-Seize Grease
• Brake Grease
• Brake Parts Cleaner
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[@jimflys2]

Looks easy. Doing this tomorrow morning before heat hits. Tested the bolts last night. They moved. Big plus.

[@justnerp]

i gotta do it in the afternoon when the heat hits

[@MrBobsVids]

So nice to see a 'pro' at work, thank you for posting this very helpful video!

[@jerryc7016]

Did you have to bang on on the rotors ? They came off so easy.

[@diggler6419]

Can’t remember if it was said in the video, but make sure you take the brake fluid cap off before compressing the piston.

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[@eonr2499]

The rotors warped in 1 years time with this brake kit. The oem rotors have extra protection against heat and these do not have that and warp way easier

[@syedjavedahmad9719]

So calmly explained and demonstrated. You are a pro and you are the BEST.👍👍.
Now I can do it, thanks a bunch. ❤ 1:55

[@LuisLopez-pj1ee]

Great tutorial video, thank you!

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[@HarpDarplefjord]

What if you don't have that caliper compressor tool you used? Could you just force the caliper back into place with something else? I'm doing this at home in my driveway with minimal tools.

[@appletummy666]

thanks! gonna save lots of money doing it myself!

[@Purge_v3]

So what would I do if I don't have your fancy caliper compressor tool?

[@shanew.williams]

Calipers that old & rusty don't just easily compress with a screwdriver. Use a C-clamp to carefully compress the caliper after you've unbolted it from the car.. Much less risk of lodging the caliper piston in the bore by prying on one spot due to limited access.

[@AndrewMoizer]

Thanks. Just what I needed. Just about to head out to do this.

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[@nhacxuachonloc566]

Thank you so much for your post. It's very helpful.

[@upwardcrayon5]

is this the same procedure for 2009 toyota matrix awd?

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[@gszhao2859]

Thank you for your video!

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[@johnnymoran180]

Holy rusty parts. So glad I live in the south now..

[@js-hj5zb]

Great tutorial.

[@WeTheNorthRaptors]

thank you for this. save me a few $$$

[@user-in3bb6rc7c]

Edward Norton?

[@oopsie180]

how has no one else noticed that when he’s “pumping the brakes” he’s pushing the gas pedal

[@djmystery7235]

Sooo... uhhh... where the parking brake!?

[@lewisangel24]

in the rear wheels