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#1 of 63 Matrix Brake replacement by phil_b

Jul 11, 2006 (1:45 pm)

OK, so I've done a VERY stupid thing. I put power steering fluid in my brake reservoir. The brakes seized up and now the dealer tells me that I have to have my entire brake system replaced.
 
Couple of questions:
 
1.) Does that sound reasonable? I mean, I know I have to replace the rotor on two of the wheels because they were really scratched, but the entire system?
 
2.) What should I expect to pay? They're telling me $3300, which includes a rental car for 3 days. That sounds like a lot, but I've never had anything like this done before and it's at the dealer instead of at a regular mechanic.

#2 of 63 Matrix brakes by floorshift

Jun 28, 2006 (7:29 pm)

Just had to replace warped rotors and pads on 2005 Matrix at 39,200 miles. Dealer stated I had 60% of my pads left, but the rotors were warped. I recently had all 4 tires replaced and do not ride my brakes. Anyone else having brake problems?

#3 of 63 Re: Matrix brakes [floorshift] by scrappyd

Jun 28, 2006 (8:09 pm)

Replying to: floorshift (Jun 28, 2006 7:29 pm)
Yes, mine was at $28,7. Took it in when I first bought the "used" car. Mine were down almost 50%. Even though it was used - I'm very surprised "it" happened so quick. They had to replace rotors and pads. I didn't have to do this with my toyota camry until almost 143k - very odd. At least the warranty covered it 100% since I'm under 36k. While they did that I had them order (for free) the plastic covers (I didn't realize some were missing) that is above the tires. The body shop guy also notice that the rubber on all the windows was installed backwards. So they are replacing not redoing all of those tommorrow. (again for free). Still these odd events are making me wonder about the long term status.

#4 of 63 Re: Matrix brakes [scrappyd] by herzogtum71

Jun 30, 2006 (5:22 am)

Replying to: scrappyd (Jun 28, 2006 8:09 pm)
Two questions, scrappyd. (1) What model year is your Matrix? (2) What do the plastic covers look like?

#5 of 63 Re: Matrix brakes [herzogtum71] by floorshift

Jun 30, 2006 (6:24 am)

Replying to: herzogtum71 (Jun 30, 2006 5:22 am)
My Matrix is a 2005 (purchased in May, 2004) XR, AWD. I found it very disturbing that my brake problems happened very shortly after I had all four tires replaced (by the Toyota dealer). Ichecked with another mechanic who told me it was entirely possible that the lug nuts were overtightened when they replaced the tires, causing the rotors to warp. Toyota is denying any culpability, as usual. I am really sick and tired of dealing with their "Not Me" attitude. As soon as this car is paid for, I am replacing it with a non-Toyota car.

#6 of 63 Re: Matrix brakes [herzogtum71] by scrappyd

Jun 30, 2006 (11:47 am)

Replying to: herzogtum71 (Jun 30, 2006 5:22 am)
Matrix 2005 Base Model. The plastic covers are under the inside top of the wheels. There is a clip that holds them in place. The mechanic yesterday said it is to cover something with the abs, and many people have reported their's missing. ???

#7 of 63 Re: Matrix brakes [floorshift] by scrappyd

Jun 30, 2006 (11:56 am)

Replying to: floorshift (Jun 30, 2006 6:24 am)
There is a tire problem recall with the 2005 Matrix. I found this on another site. I've asked this question before and I've had many different answers - if the tires have 44psi (I know that is the max) but the dealership says it's best to keep them at 32 psi - doesn't that hurt mileage and the tire itself? I'm gonna go to tirerack to see what the deal is. With gas at $3 plus around here - anything that can save gas$$ is something I'm gonna do.

#8 of 63 Re: Matrix brakes [scrappyd] by herzogtum71

Jul 01, 2006 (5:41 am)

Replying to: scrappyd (Jun 30, 2006 11:47 am)
Are the plastic covers shaped like little tiny cups or water glasses? We have the 2003 AWD model (with ABS). When it was new I found one of those little black cups under the car in the driveway. Toyota technicians claimed it didn't come from the car, and that they had looked all over under the vehicle and found nothing like it. Then a couple months later I found another of the little black cups under the spot where the car had been parked. At that time people in this forum speculated that these were plastic pieces used when the cars were being transported and that they should have been removed prior to sale. I'm still wondering almost 40 thousand miles later ....

#9 of 63 Re: Matrix brakes [herzogtum71] by scrappyd

Jul 01, 2006 (6:57 pm)

Replying to: herzogtum71 (Jul 01, 2006 5:41 am)
Cups? The part that holds it may look like that. The part number they used to replace them is call a well housing liner 8.153 # 88969696. The mechanic said all matrix's with abs should have 4 in total.

#10 of 63 Re: Matrix brakes [scrappyd] by redmaxx

Jul 06, 2006 (2:51 pm)

Replying to: scrappyd (Jun 30, 2006 11:56 am)
44 psi is the maximum the tire can withstand, no matter what vehicle you put them on. 32 psi is what Toyota found gives the best ride/mpg/contact patch for that car. Putting it at 44 psi will increase your mpg, ruin your ride and give you an awful contact patch, compromising your handling ability.

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