Disc Brake Specifications

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Disc Brake Specifications
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 8 other vehicles, including the 2002 Lexus SC 430, 2002 Lexus RX 300, 2002 Lexus LX 470, 2002 Lexus LS 430, and 2002 Lexus IS 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS

Application In. (mm)
Brake Pad Thickness
ES 300
Front
Standard (Dual Piston) .417 (10.6)
Standard (Single Piston) .472 (12.0)
Minimum .039 (1.00)
Rear
Standard .394 (10.0)
Minimum .039 (1.0)
GS 300, GS 430, IS 300 & SC 430
Front
Standard .433 (11.0)
Minimum .039 (1.0)
Rear
Standard .413 (10.5)
Minimum .039 (1.0)
LS 430
Front
Standard .433 (11.0)
Minimum .039 (1.0)
Rear
Standard .394 (10.0)
Minimum .039 (1.0)
LX 470
Front
Standard .453 (11.5)
Minimum .039 (1.0)
Rear
Standard .472 (12.0)
Minimum .039 (1.0)
RX 300
Front
Standard .433 (11)
Minimum .039 (1.0)
Rear
Standard .394 (10.0)
Minimum .039 (1.0)
Front Disc
ES 300 & RX 300
Standard Thickness 1.102 (28.0)
Minimum Thickness 1.024 (26.0)
Disc Runout (1) .002 (.05)
GS 300, GS 430, IS 300 & SC 430
Standard Thickness 1.26 (32.0)
Minimum Thickness 1.181 (30.0)
Disc Runout (1) .002 (.05)
LS 430
Standard Thickness 1.181 (30.0)
Minimum Thickness 1.102 (28.0)
Disc Runout (1) .002 (.05)
LX 470
Standard Thickness 1.260 (32.0)
Minimum Thickness 1.181 (30.0)
Disc Runout (1) .003 (.07)
Rear Disc
ES 300
Standard Thickness .472 (12.0)
Minimum Thickness .413 (10.5)
Disc Runout (1) .0059 (.150)
GS 300, GS 430, IS 300 & SC 430
Standard Thickness .472 (12)
Minimum Thickness .413 (10.5)
Disc Runout (1) .002 (.05)
LS 430
Standard Thickness .63 (16.0)
Minimum Thickness .571 (14.5)
Disc Runout (1) .002 (.05)
LX 470
Standard Thickness .709 (18.0)
Minimum Thickness .611 (16.0)
Disc Runout (1) .004 (0.1)
RX 300
Standard Thickness .394 (10.0)
Minimum Thickness .334 (8.5)
Disc Runout (1) .0059 (.150)
(1) Measured .39" (10.0 mm) from outer edge of rotor.
RENDER: 1.0x

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