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#32 of 41 Re: Toyota Matrix 2005 ABS Grindindg Noise Brakes [chailes] by herzogtum71 Dec 27, 2008 (4:41 pm)
Replying to: chailes (Dec 20, 2008 8:57 am) Is this your first experience with ABS? ABS should kick in if you are skidding. There is pulsating, and you should hear a grinding sort of noise. Take a technician for a ride and put the car into an intentional skid. See if he/she says it's normal.
#33 of 41 Grinding noise and severe vibration in brake peda by RavenMesa Feb 12, 2009 (9:09 pm)
I have a 2008 Toyota Matrix XR w/ 14,500 miles. I'm having what sounds like the same problem expressed by "chailes" in # 31. In snowy, icy, or slushy conditions - especially if the road is rough - I get a terrible grinding noise and severe vibration in the brake pedal when the brakes are applied. In addition to the noise and vibration, the brakes fail to stop the car. I pump them, but it does not seem to help. So far this has only happened at slow speeds on local country roads, but I'm afraid it will also happen at higher speeds where similar brake failure would be disastrous. I'm spooked about driving the car in anything but clear dry weather. Any ideas what is causing this? Also, any ideas as to the fix? It is an hour&half drive to the dealer and they tend to say "it is supposed to do that" a lot. Besides, this only happens in snowy, cold conditions so I likely could not recreate it for the dealer. Replies to this message: sinistermind (Feb 13, 2009 5:17 am)
#34 of 41 Re: Grinding noise and severe vibration in brake peda [RavenMesa] by sinistermind Feb 13, 2009 (5:17 am)
Replying to: RavenMesa (Feb 12, 2009 9:09 pm) Maybe the brake master cylinder is malfunctioning in cold and damp conditions. Try replacing the brake fluid.
#35 of 41 2007 Toyota Matrix maintenance issue - vibrations by danit Apr 19, 2009 (9:48 am)
We purchased a pre-owned 2007 Matrix with 12K miles on it and managed to add an addition 17K miles in the span of 6 months (do LOTS of commuting for work and also did a trip to Florida to and from NYC). Lately, I noticed that every time I stop at a read light my car starts vibrating. Also, notice this when I'm braking the car. However, when I put the car in neutral the vibrating stops. Before I bring it in for servicing, what o you good folks think? I suspect it may be breaks, alignment, or just the tires (I heard the tires are poor on the Matrix). Thanks. Replies to this message: kathychung (Aug 14, 2009 5:08 pm)
#36 of 41 brake clacking by motwnbro Jul 30, 2009 (7:33 am)
i have an 08 matrix.....i had my brakes checked and were said to be good....but i have a noise that comes come on intermitently...mostly after when the car has been sitting...i'll apply the brakes and get a click clack sound....one frome each bracke...some time only one will sound....does this have something to do with abs system....thank you....martin Replies to this message: jim_waters (Aug 04, 2009 2:03 pm)
#37 of 41 Re: brake clacking [motwnbro] by jim_waters Aug 04, 2009 (2:03 pm)
Replying to: motwnbro (Jul 30, 2009 7:33 am) I have the same year and exact same issue. My garage (today) say, 1 the brakes *are* safe and 2 it is a known issue and 3 there is a Technical Bulletin on it (I have been unable to find it so far) it, they say is due to normal wear and slight misalignment and will be a 1/2 day fix and should be covered by warranty. My garage took the brakes apart, lubed some bits and put them back together and the noise has gone but they say I should expect it recur
#38 of 41 Re: 2007 Toyota Matrix maintenance issue - vibrations [danit] by kathychung Aug 14, 2009 (5:08 pm)
Replying to: danit (Apr 19, 2009 9:48 am) I had similar problem and Toyota dealership service persuaded me to have some kind of belt change. But it did not stop the vibration after spending a few hundreds more. A few months later, the battery died. And amazingly the battery change fixed the problem. I have a more powerful battery though. Maybe you can try it.   The vibration at stop used to drive me nuts, especially when the A/C is on. Now no more vibration. Good luck to you.
#39 of 41 Steering wheel shaking terribly when brake my Toyota Matrix at higher speed by kathychung Aug 14, 2009 (5:11 pm)
Anyone has similar experience and can give any advice? Thanks. Replies to this message: circuitsmith (Aug 17, 2009 6:57 am) kathychung (Aug 17, 2009 9:21 am)
#40 of 41 Re: Steering wheel shaking terribly when brake my Toyota Matrix at higher speed [kathychung] by circuitsmith Aug 17, 2009 (6:57 am)
Replying to: kathychung (Aug 14, 2009 5:11 pm) How old was the battery? Did it ever need water added? Sometimes an old battery will draw a lot of charge current due to worn out plate separators. The alternator would have to supply that extra charge current. That increases alternator drag and makes the engine work harder, especially at idle. Replies to this message: kathychung (Aug 17, 2009 9:21 am)
#41 of 41 Re: Steering wheel shaking terribly when brake my Toyota Matrix at higher speed [circuitsmith] by kathychung Aug 17, 2009 (9:21 am)
Replying to: circuitsmith (Aug 17, 2009 6:57 am) The battery is almost new. I just had it replaced a few months ago. The shaking happens at high speed braking not at idling. Thanks.

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