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.
2009 Toyota Matrix Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Service Data
for Double Wishbone Type Suspension
BRAKE (REAR) - SERVICE DATA (DOUBLE WISHBONE TYPE SUSPENSION)
| Rear disc brake pad lining thickness | Standard | 10.5 mm (0.413 in.) |
| Minimum | 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) | |
| Rear brake disc thickness | Standard | 10.0 mm (0.394 in.) |
| Minimum | 8.5 mm (0.334 in.) | |
| Rear brake disc runout | Maximum | 0.15 mm (0.00591 in.) |
for Torsion Beam Type Suspension
BRAKE (REAR) - SERVICE DATA (TORSION BEAM TYPE SUSPENSION)
| Rear disc brake pad lining thickness | Standard | 9.5 mm (0.374 in.) | |
| Minimum | 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) | ||
| Rear brake disc thickness | for 2ZR-FE | Standard | 9.0 mm (0.354 in.) |
| Minimum | 7.5 mm (0.295 in.) | ||
| for 2AZ-FE | Standard | 10.0 mm (0.394 in.) | |
| Minimum | 8.5 mm (0.335 in.) | ||
| Rear brake disc runout | Maximum | 0.15 mm (0.00591 in.) | |
Factory Service Tools
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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.