Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2007 Toyota Matrix Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Service Data
SERVICE DATA REFERENCE CHART
| Brake pedal height (from asphalt sheet) | M/T: | 134.9 to 144.9 mm (5.311 to 5.703 in.) |
| A/T: | 136.0 to 146.0 mm (5.353 to 5.747 in.) | |
| Brake Pedal freeplay | 1.0 to 6.0 mm (0.04 to 0.24 in.) | |
| Stop lamp switch clearance | 0.5 to 2.4 mm (0.020 to 0.094 in.) | |
| Pedal reserve distance from asphalt sheet at 490 N (50 kgf, 110.2 lbf) | w/o ABS: | More than 78 mm (3.07 in.) |
| w/ ABS: | More than 76 mm (2.99 in.) | |
| w/VSC: | More than 76 mm (2.99 in.) | |
| Brake booster push rod clearance | -0.21 to 0 mm (-0.0083 to 0 in.) | |
| Front brake pad thickness | Standard | 11.0 mm (0.433 in.) |
| Minimum | 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) | |
| Front brake disc thickness | Standard | 25.0 mm (0.984 in.) |
| Minimum | 23.0 mm (0.906 in.) | |
| Front brake disc runout | Minimum | 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) |
| Rear brake drum inside diameter | Standard | 228.6 mm (9.000 in.) |
| Minimum | 229.6 mm (9.039 in.) | |
| Rear drum brake shoe lining thickness | Standard | 5.5 mm (0.217 in.) |
| Minimum | 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) | |
| Rear brake pad thickness | Standard | 10.0 mm (0.394 in.) |
| Minimum | 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) | |
| Rear disc brake thickness | Standard | 9.0 mm (0.354 in.) |
| Minimum | 7.5 mm (0.295 in.) | |
| Rear brake disc runout | Minimum | 0.15 mm (0.0059 in.) |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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