2004 Toyota Camry Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

Parking Brake

Camry, Camry Solara, Celica, Corolla, Echo & Matrix

• Apply parking brake and count number of notches on parking brake sector. Specified number of notches should be as follows:
• On Camry, Camry Solara, Corolla, Echo and Matrix models, 5-8 clicks.
• On Celica models, 4-7 clicks.
• On all models, remove console box.
• Loosen locknut and turn adjustment screw until lever travel is correct.
• Tighten locknut and install console.

Highlander

• Slowly press parking brake pedal all the way down and count number of clicks. If parking brake pedal does not click 5-7 times, proceed to next step to adju...

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 ...

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 ...

Master Cylinder

• Fill reservoir with fluid.
• Disconnect tubes from master cylinder. Then slowly depress brake pedal and hold.
• Block off outlet holes with fingers, and release pedal. Repeat three or four times.

Brake Lines

Bleed wheel with longest brake line first, then work your way...

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...

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...