Air Brake Problems of Toyota Avalon

Toyota Avalon owners have reported 8 air brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common air brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake antilock (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake hand control (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Air Brake related problems of Toyota Avalon


Recently reported Air Brake problems of Toyota Avalon

The Air Brake Antilock problem

On 8/9 I took my car to darcars for front brake service using a coupon for $64. 95. Against my consent I was charged 368. 27 the only additional work I consented to was an oil change that should not have been more than $7 as a result of the type of extended warranty I have.   Read details...

The Air Brake Hand Control problem

On a 98 Toyota Avalon xls: the a/c and heating system shuts down completely occasionally. The front and rear defoggers fail also. When the shut down occurs, the air vents emit very hot air, even though the thermostat is set for a/c.   Read details...

The Air Brake Disc Rotor problem

Severe rusting on rear brake rotors on a 1998 Toyota Avalon effectively reducing the braking power of the car. John summers a district parts and service manager representative of Toyota stated that braking effectiveness is reduced, however, he stated that this is normal and not subject to recall.   Read details...

The Air Brake Controls problem

Brakes feel soft and mushy, front brakes aprox 9. 5mm remain and rears aprox 9mm remain. Test drove and adjust park brake. Adjust brake pedal height pedal to low, checked and reset pedal to specs, per cust rep air manual. 6 inches from the floor   Read details...

The Air Brake Wheel Speed Sensor problem

Speed sensor failed.   Read details...




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