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#3259 of 3292 front brakes on 03 matrix by scotty42 Mar 13, 2009 (6:45 am)
Hello I have never used this type of forum before so I hope I am doing this right. I have a toyota matrix 03 I had the brakes replaced about 2years ago. Last night both front brakes failed to both fully disingauge. Both brakes when I got home were glowing red hot, back brakes seemed fine. any thought to what this could be?
#3260 of 3292 front brakes by nick2006matrix Mar 13, 2009 (7:33 am)
A failed brake caliper can cause the brakes to not properly disengage but it sounds unusual for both to do this at the same time. I would start by removing the calipers and inspecting them along with checking the fluid level in the master cylinder. Also, look over all brake lines and check for leakage. Replies to this message: scotty42 (Mar 13, 2009 2:34 pm)
#3261 of 3292 Re: front brakes [nick2006matrix] by scotty42 Mar 13, 2009 (2:34 pm)
Replying to: nick2006matrix (Mar 13, 2009 7:33 am) Thanks for your advice nick, I will have the car up on blocks tomorrow night I will let you know what I find.
#3262 of 3292 WHAT TO DO? by bellatogo02 Mar 18, 2009 (5:48 pm)
I am currently looking to buy a used Toyota Matrix, like a couple years old (06', 07').   I am torn between getting 5-speed manual transmission or an Automatic Transmission. I have read about the 5-speed manual's having transmission problems on one of the forums. Is this just in the 03' & 04' models? Is getting a Matrix a good thing? I need advice!   Thank you Replies to this message: nippononly (Mar 19, 2009 10:59 am) bellatogo02 (Mar 19, 2009 9:01 pm) nippononly (Mar 20, 2009 9:36 pm)
#3263 of 3292 Re: WHAT TO DO? [bellatogo02] by nippononly Mar 19, 2009 (10:59 am)
Replying to: bellatogo02 (Mar 18, 2009 5:48 pm) Having had both, I have to say you really need the manual to wring all the power out of the engine in the pre-'09s. The automatic is dog-slow.   I believe the manual transmission problem only extended through the '03 and '04 model years.   As far as is a Matrix a good thing, I can only say "good" will vary widely from person to person, right?   For me it was the best balance available at the time (bought mine 1/07) of utility, price, fuel economy, and reliability. It's also fairly peppy and moderately fun to drive. Its pretty strong in the areas I just mentioned. Four adults can travel in full comfort in this car, the back seat is surprisingly large. The stuff you can fit in it is voluminous with the back seat down.   Edit...I saw your larger post on the "pre-purchase research" board, and let me add that the Matrix is a great car for camping, for yourself or a couple, plenty of space to put your stuff in back.   And no Toyota built today is the equal of your 1990 Camry, but I do think you will get 150K miles out of it without much trouble. Good luck! Replies to this message: bellatogo02 (Mar 19, 2009 9:01 pm) nippononly (Mar 20, 2009 9:36 pm)
#3264 of 3292 Re: WHAT TO DO? [nippononly] by bellatogo02 Mar 19, 2009 (9:01 pm)
Replying to: nippononly (Mar 19, 2009 10:59 am) Thank you very much for the advice. I really appreciate it. I am going for a manual tranny.   I'm having a hard time finding and Xr with manual tranny and a sunroof. The search continues.   I am also accepting the fact that no car will be my Camry or my husband's 1995 Toyota Pickup that has 215,000 miles on it and still going strong (I've tried to kill this pickup and it won't die).   Again, thank you for your advice! Replies to this message: nippononly (Mar 20, 2009 9:36 pm)
#3265 of 3292 Re: WHAT TO DO? [bellatogo02] by nippononly Mar 20, 2009 (9:36 pm)
Replying to: bellatogo02 (Mar 19, 2009 9:01 pm) If you're in the Bay Area, my local dealer in Novato has one. It's an '05, which I know is slightly older than you are looking for, but it IS an XR with a stick and moonroof. It has 44K miles.   They also have an '06 XRS (with the Celica GTS engine) with a 6-speed and 27K miles that I am halfway thinking of picking up. I always liked the much tighter handling of the XRS, but by the time I got around to buying (2007) they had dropped the XRS trim.
#3266 of 3292 Tire replacement costs for 09 Matrix S by lapierbb Mar 27, 2009 (7:49 am)
I am just curious if anyone knows how much tires cost for the Matrix. We are getting out of a 2000 Grand Am where we only had one real choice for tires and they were way to expensive. We do not want to make that mistake again. I will appreciate any help that I can get on this subject. Thanks!! Replies to this message: microrepair (Jun 13, 2009 8:55 am)
#3267 of 3292 Re: Cargo capacity? [nippononly] by doyon Mar 29, 2009 (11:24 am)
Replying to: nippononly (Feb 26, 2009 8:00 am) venn: when I was shopping for my 2009 Matrix, I found that the XRS and perhaps the S models had front seats folded flat. The standard model's front seat did not. All the Matrixes regardless of model had a sticker (not the one listing features and price) touting the 60 cu. ft of storage. In short, if your front seat folds flat and you want to count that area, 60 cf otherwise 49 cf. greg Replies to this message: nippononly (Mar 29, 2009 12:40 pm)
#3268 of 3292 Re: Cargo capacity? [doyon] by nippononly Mar 29, 2009 (12:40 pm)
Replying to: doyon (Mar 29, 2009 11:24 am) It's funny, because my Matrix has that feature too, and in 2-1/2 years I have never once had occasion to use it. I wonder if I ever will.

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