2009 Toyota Matrix Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Torque Specifications

Double Wishbone Type Suspension 

BRAKE (REAR) - TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (DOUBLE WISHBONE TYPE SUSPENSION)

Part Tightened N*m kgf*cm ft.*lbf
Rear wheel 103 1050 76
Rear brake flexible hose x Rear disc brake cylinder assembly 33 336 24
Rear disc brake cylinder assembly x Rear disc brake cylinder mounting 27 275 20
Rear disc brake cylinder mounting x Backing plate 59 597 43
Rear disc brake bleeder plug 8.3 85 73 in.*lbf
Rear flexible hose x Brake line 14 (15) 143 (155) 10 (11)

Torsion Beam Type Suspension 

BRAKE (REAR) - TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (TORSION BEAM TYPE SUSPENSION)

Part Tightened N*m kgf*cm ft.*lbf
Rear wheel 103 1050 76
Rear brake flexible hose x Rear disc brake cylinder assembly 29 296 21
Rear disc brake cylinder assembly x Rear disc brake cylinder mounting 35 357 26
Rear disc brake cylinder mounting x Backing plate 63 642 46
No. 3 parking brake cable assembly x Rear axle beam 6.0 61 53 in.*lbf
Rear disc brake bleeder plug 10 102 7
Rear flexible hose x Rear axle beam 29 296 21
Rear flexible hose x Brake line 14 (15) 143 (155) 10 (11)
(): For use without a union nut wrench
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  • • 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.