Table 1 shows six common service brakes related problems of the 1996 Toyota RAV4. The number one most common problem is related to the brake disc (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake master cylinder (three problems).
I noticed a grinding noise toward the front of the car. A short time later an additional sound of something rolling around freely in the front driver side wheel was heard. I suspected brake trouble and took the car to sears automotive where the front brakes were worked on 1 month prior. Read details...
The abs brakes malfunctioned, causing the brake pads to burn and resulting in a "fire" on the brakes. Brakes locked up unexpectly even when not pressing the brakes. Dealer replaced calipers/ pads/ master cylinder. However, master cylinder problem is still occurring. Read details...
Brakes failed. Read details...