Service Brakes Related Problems of the 1997 Toyota RAV4

Table 1 shows four common service brakes related problems of the 1997 Toyota RAV4. The number one most common problem is related to the brake foundation components (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake disc pads (one problem).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Toyota RAV4


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 1997 Toyota RAV4

The Brake Foundation Components problem

It was raining, not heavy, though. I was going about 65 mph on a major highway and tried to brake because the traffic in front of me was slowing down. The car started losing control and I couldn't brake and stop the car at all.   Read details...

The Brake Disc Pads problem

Brake pads wore prematurely. Nlm   Read details...

The Service Brakes problem

While driving and approaching a steep hill at 35 mph, and upon going down a hill, vehicle fish tailed out of control. Hitting a median strip. Consumer had to swerve right, and went into a tail spin out of control. The seat belt either released or broke. The roof caved in. All the windows broke.   Read details...


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