How to change front pads on 2006 toyota matrix

One side at a time

if rotors are serviceable
undo the lower calliper bolt .. loosen the top one

take note of the clips position or take photos as you go
swing up the calliper from the bottom

g clamp the calliper piston in till it stops
check the calliper slide are loose and working

pull out the old pads fit the new
lower the calliper
tighten both bolts

when other side is done
press the brake pedal a few times
so the piston is pushing the pads to the rotor

take it to a steering and suspension specialist to check the other components involved in the braking process

Nothing can be done unless you get the system scanned with a diagnostic computer and put the output codes here. I will put every effort to help you. Thanks.

you need a class in brakes. It's Brakes not bumper chrome.....
first of all ,
you do replace brakes by AXLE.
that is because, they both wear out at the same time!!!
and mixing brands of brakes left and right side (max dangerous, wow!)
and if you replace one bad set, say left. the right will fail soon.
so that means 2 times the costs. and more down time.
and 2 times constant pad checking, (and paranoia added, justified)
all this make senses.?
the rears will last 2 times front, so some folks do replace them only when near low end.

have your front brake pads and rotors checked. Odds are that the rotor needs to be turned (smoothed out) and the pads replaced.

not hard at all.remove tires.then remove 2 screws either 12mm or 14mm that hold the brake caliper in place.remove caliper but DO NOT disconnect the brake line from the caliper.get a C-CLAMP in order to get the caliper piston pushed back in.remove old brake pads and install new ones in the same order as the old ones were removed.you will want to check the rotors to make sure they are in good condition before you install the new pads,then put caliper back on and tighten screws to specs.do the same on the other side and always remember to PUMP YOUR BRAKE PEDAL A FEW TIMES IN ORDER FOR THE CALIPER PISTONS TO ENGAGE ON THE NEW PADS. hope this info helps.good luck and take care, manny

easy, but may have to turn the rotors also

Go to this website: http://www.brakeandfrontend.com/Article/48217/tech_tip_toyota_matrixpontiac_vibe_brake_job.aspx

This is a tutorial that will walk you through a front brake job on your Toyota Matrix.

The brake pads replacement procedure is pretty much the same as on older models.

You find detailed instructions on Toyota here Front and rear brake pad change

sounds like a pad hasnt had the antirattle shims put back in,and when you brake its hitting the caliper