Brakes
Antilock system (ABS), parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, rotors, pulsation or vibration, squeaking, brake failure or wear.
What Owners Say
"In the area of expense, parts and labor cost approximately $1000. A lot to invest in a 2004 SUV but still like driving this vehicle so it was worth it for me"
Marcia B., IL (2004 Toyota RAV4 Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Front passenger side caliper frozen, both front calipers replaced in September 2014. Read driver side caliper frozen, both calipers replaced April 2015"
N B., NJ (2004 Toyota RAV4 Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"during brake pad replacement one caliper needed a rebuild kit"
Anonymous, MA (2004 Toyota RAV4 Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Parking brake became inoperative. Entire assembly was rusted and had to be replaced"
Lou F., AB (2004 Toyota RAV4 Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Front brakes have been replaced twice on this vehicle"
Daron-Camden D., VA (2004 Toyota RAV4 Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Replaced front rotors when front calipers replaced"
N B., NJ (2004 Toyota RAV4 Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"The rear passenger-side rotor was rotting, according to my mechanic.This caused a loud squeaking sound every time I made a turn. No problem since after replacement"
Anonymous, MN (2004 Toyota RAV4 Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Rear brake splash guards completely rusted away, allowing salt & corrosion to enter rear brake calipers and rotors"
Theodore H., NJ (2004 Toyota RAV4 Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"The rear brakes developed a noise when the brake pedal was depressed. The issue was that a metal shield next to the brakes has rusted to the point of being loose and was making contact with the moving parts of the brakes. The repair shop simply removed the shield completely and corrected the problem"
Anonymous, ME (2004 Toyota RAV4 Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"replaced pads and turned rotors on all four wheels"
L T., AL (2004 Toyota RAV4 Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"I just needed to replace the front brakes, rear brakes will be this summer"
Anonymous, MI (2004 Toyota RAV4 Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"normal repair"
Anonymous, NM (2004 Toyota RAV4 Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Normal brake repair"
Margaret H., CA (2004 Toyota RAV4 Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Normal replacement of pads, rebuild one caliper and service rotors"
Anonymous, MA (2004 Toyota RAV4 Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Normal break wear. But also found a frozen toe in one wheel"
Anonymous, CT (2004 Toyota RAV4 Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"needs new brakes too often"
Richie H., NY (2004 Toyota RAV4 Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"I assume it was normal wear and tear given this was the first time it's been replaced in 11 years. Bearings/assembly"
Andrew C., OH (2004 Toyota RAV4 Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
"The part that controls the ABS and the traction and stability control stopped working. It had to be replaced. Our mechanic found a used one and installed it for $600. A new one would have cost about $2300"
James G., CO (2004 Toyota RAV4 Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)