2003 Toyota Sienna Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

Camry & Camry Solara

Removal

• Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
• Remove brake drum. If brake drum cannot be remove easily, insert a suitable screwdriver through hole in backing plate, then push adjuster lever away from adjuster and back of adjustment tension.
• Disconnect return spring, then remove front shoe hold-down spring, retainers and pin.
• Disconnect anchor spring, then remove front brake shoe and anchor spring, Fig. .
• Remove rear shoe hold-down spring, retainers and pin, using suitable tool, then disconnect parking brake cable from anchor plate.
• D...

Avalon, Camry, Camry Solara, Corolla, Celica, Highlander, Matrix, MR2 & Sienna

• Remove front wheel and reinstall lug nuts to locate disc temporarily.
• Remove caliper from torque plate and suspend so brake hose is not under tension. Do not disconnect brake hose.
• Refer to Figs. through , and remove the following components:
• Brake pads.
• Anti-squeal shims.
• Pad wear indicator plates.
• Support plates.
• Anti-squeal springs.
• Install new pad support plates.
• Install new pad wear indicator plates on each pad with arrow pointing in direction of disc rotation.
• Install new anti-squeal shims on each pad.
• I...

Master Cylinder

Except Sienna

Disassemble

For the following procedures, refer to Fig. for assistance.

• Remove master cylinder boot.
• Remove setscrew and reservoir tank, then the cap and strainer from reservoir.
• Remove two grommets and place cylinder in vise.
• Push piston in and remove stopper bolt, Fig. .
• Push pistons in and remove snap ring, then No. 1 piston carefully by hand.
• Place cylinder on edges of two wooden blocks and tap on cylinder until No. 2 piston comes out.

Inspection

Clean components with compressed air. Inspect cylinder bore for rust and scoring. Also, inspect for wear or ...

Avalon

2003-04

• Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
• Remove caliper attaching bolts, then the caliper, Fig. . Do not allow caliper to hang unsupported or damage to the brake hose may occur.
• Remove pads and anti-squeal shim(s).
• Remove anti-rattle springs, pad guide plates and support plate.
• Reverse procedure to install.

2005

• Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear wheel.
• Remove union bolt, gasket and flexible hose from brake caliper,
• Remove slide pin and caliper, Fig. .
• Remove brake pads, brake pad support plate and shims.
• Reverse procedure to install...

Audio Coded Anti-Theft System

Some models are equipped with an audio coded anti-theft system that will disable the radio when the battery cable is disconnected. The system can be identified by the "ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM" on the cassette tape lid. Obtain 3 digit customer code for input. Reset system after service as follows:

• Obtain 3 digit audio anti-theft code.
• Depress 1 (PROG) while depressing righthand side of TUNE SEEK button, - - - will appear in tape operation display.
• To enter the first digit, depress 1 (PROG) button repeatedly until the number of times depressed equals the first digit ...

Brake Pedal Height & Freeplay

Refer to Fig. for pedal height and freeplay references.

• Loosen stop light switch, then the clevis locknut.
• Adjust pedal height by turning pushrod.
• Tighten locknut an...