Brakes
Antilock system (ABS), parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, rotors, pulsation or vibration, squeaking, brake failure or wear.
What Owners Say
"Light always on and it don't work. Period!"
Anonymous, FL (2004 Toyota RAV4 Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"ABS controller became defective and needed replacement affecting ABS, traction control, and stability control, but the brakes still worked"
Jim G., CO (2004 Toyota RAV4 Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"just defective, kept hanging up and not releasing"
Anonymous, NY (2004 Toyota RAV4 Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"I had my repair shop check the brakes because they were making a lot of noise. He stated that the brakes still looked fine, but would replace them for us since are going to take the car on a long trip.When they were replacing the brakes they discoverd that the calipers were leaking."
Anonymous, IL (2004 Toyota RAV4 Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"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)"The brake calipers,rotors, and pads are all related. The vehicle was purchased and used in Minnesota for 10 of the years that I have had it. The icing chemicals that are used on the roads damaged the metal and effected the operation of the components. The calipers stopped functioning and were degraded to the point that replacement was necessitated. rotors were pitted to below manufacturer allowable specs, and the pads were normal wear and tear."
William S., NM (2004 Toyota RAV4 Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Calipers kept sticking, finally fixed it right."
Anonymous, NY (2004 Toyota RAV4 Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"I have had the rear calipers replaced 2 times because they fail with the brakes stuck on."
Brenda D., NY (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)"calipers kept sticking causing me to replace rotors due to etching them"
Anonymous, NY (2004 Toyota RAV4 Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"We had to pump the brakes to get the vehicle to stop."
Anonymous, MN (2004 Toyota RAV4 Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"new front brakes"
Anonymous, HI (2004 Toyota RAV4 Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Just regular brake maintance , replaced rotors and brake pads."
Anonymous, NY (2004 Toyota RAV4 Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Routine brake job/no problems"
Greg D., CO (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)"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)"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)"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)
"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)