Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001G0P8
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 -           ]
Title: BRAKE SYSTEM (OTHER): BRAKE SYSTEM (w/ Vacuum Brake Booster): PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE; 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

HINT:

Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.

Symptom

Suspected Area

Link

Low or spongy pedal

Fluid leaks in brake system

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Air in brake system

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE SYSTEM (OTHER): BRAKE FLUID(w/ Vacuum Brake Booster): BLEEDING

Front piston seals (worn or damaged)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: DISASSEMBLY

Rear piston seals (worn or damaged)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE (REAR): REAR BRAKE: DISASSEMBLY

Brake master cylinder sub-assembly (faulty)

2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 10/2019]; BRAKE SYSTEM (OTHER): BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER (w/ Vacuum Brake Booster): REMOVAL 2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2019 - 08/2020]; BRAKE SYSTEM (OTHER): BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER (w/ Vacuum Brake Booster): REMOVAL 2021 - 2022 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 10/2022]; BRAKE SYSTEM (OTHER): BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER (w/ Vacuum Brake Booster): REMOVAL 2023 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]; BRAKE SYSTEM (OTHER): BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER (w/ Vacuum Brake Booster): REMOVAL 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2023 -        ]; BRAKE SYSTEM (OTHER): BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER (w/ Vacuum Brake Booster): REMOVAL

Parking brake actuator O-ring

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; PARKING BRAKE: ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE ACTUATOR: REMOVAL

Brake drag

Brake pedal free play (insufficient)

2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 12/2021]; BRAKE SYSTEM (OTHER): BRAKE PEDAL (w/ Vacuum Brake Booster): ADJUSTMENT 2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 -        ]; BRAKE SYSTEM (OTHER): BRAKE PEDAL (w/ Vacuum Brake Booster): ADJUSTMENT

Parking brake actuator

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; PARKING BRAKE: ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE ACTUATOR: REMOVAL

Front disc brake pad (cracked or distorted)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: INSPECTION

Rear disc brake pad (cracked or distorted)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE (REAR): REAR BRAKE: INSPECTION

Front brake piston (stuck)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: DISASSEMBLY

Front brake piston (seized)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: DISASSEMBLY

Rear brake piston (stuck)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE (REAR): REAR BRAKE: DISASSEMBLY

Rear brake piston (seized)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE (REAR): REAR BRAKE: DISASSEMBLY

Vacuum leaks in booster system

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE SYSTEM (OTHER): BRAKE BOOSTER (w/ Vacuum Brake Booster): ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

Brake master cylinder sub-assembly (faulty)

2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 10/2019]; BRAKE SYSTEM (OTHER): BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER (w/ Vacuum Brake Booster): REMOVAL 2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2019 - 08/2020]; BRAKE SYSTEM (OTHER): BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER (w/ Vacuum Brake Booster): REMOVAL 2021 - 2022 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 10/2022]; BRAKE SYSTEM (OTHER): BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER (w/ Vacuum Brake Booster): REMOVAL 2023 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]; BRAKE SYSTEM (OTHER): BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER (w/ Vacuum Brake Booster): REMOVAL 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2023 -        ]; BRAKE SYSTEM (OTHER): BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER (w/ Vacuum Brake Booster): REMOVAL

Brake pull

Front brake piston (stuck)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: DISASSEMBLY

Rear brake piston (stuck)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE (REAR): REAR BRAKE: DISASSEMBLY

Front disc brake pad (oily)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: INSPECTION

Rear disc brake pad (oily)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE (REAR): REAR BRAKE: INSPECTION

Front brake piston (seized)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: DISASSEMBLY

Rear brake piston (seized)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE (REAR): REAR BRAKE: DISASSEMBLY

Front disc (scored)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: INSPECTION

Rear disc (scored)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE (REAR): REAR BRAKE: INSPECTION

Front disc brake pad (cracked or distorted)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: INSPECTION

Rear disc brake pad (cracked or distorted)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE (REAR): REAR BRAKE: INSPECTION

Hard pedal but braking inefficient

Fluid leaks in brake system

-

Air in brake system

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE SYSTEM (OTHER): BRAKE FLUID(w/ Vacuum Brake Booster): BLEEDING

Front disc brake pad (worn)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: INSPECTION

Rear disc brake pad (worn)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE (REAR): REAR BRAKE: INSPECTION

Front disc brake pad (cracked or distorted)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: INSPECTION

Rear disc brake pad (cracked or distorted)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE (REAR): REAR BRAKE: INSPECTION

Front disc brake pad (oily)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: INSPECTION

Rear disc brake pad (oily)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE (REAR): REAR BRAKE: INSPECTION

Front disc brake pad (glazed)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: INSPECTION

Rear disc brake pad (glazed)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE (REAR): REAR BRAKE: INSPECTION

Front disc (scored)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: INSPECTION

Rear disc (scored)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE (REAR): REAR BRAKE: INSPECTION

Vacuum leaks in booster system

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE SYSTEM (OTHER): BRAKE BOOSTER (w/ Vacuum Brake Booster): ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

Noise from brakes

Front disc brake pad (cracked or distorted)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: INSPECTION

Rear disc brake pad (cracked or distorted)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE (REAR): REAR BRAKE: INSPECTION

Front disc brake cylinder mounting bolt (loose)

2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 12/2021]; BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: INSTALLATION 2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 -        ]; BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: INSTALLATION

Rear disc brake cylinder mounting bolt (loose)

2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 12/2021]; BRAKE (REAR): REAR BRAKE: INSTALLATION 2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 -        ]; BRAKE (REAR): REAR BRAKE: INSTALLATION

Front disc (scored)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: INSPECTION

Rear disc (scored)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE (REAR): REAR BRAKE: INSPECTION

Front disc brake pad support plate (loose)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: INSPECTION

Rear disc brake pad support plate (loose)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE (REAR): REAR BRAKE: INSPECTION

Front disc brake cylinder slide pin (worn)

2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]; BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: REMOVAL 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019 - 10/2019]; BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: REMOVAL 2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2019 - 08/2020]; BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: REMOVAL 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]; BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: REMOVAL 2022 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 - 10/2022]; BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: REMOVAL 2023 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]; BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: REMOVAL 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2023 -        ]; BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: REMOVAL

Rear disc brake cylinder slide pin (worn)

2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]; BRAKE (REAR): REAR BRAKE: REMOVAL 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019 - 10/2019]; BRAKE (REAR): REAR BRAKE: REMOVAL 2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2019 - 08/2020]; BRAKE (REAR): REAR BRAKE: REMOVAL 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]; BRAKE (REAR): REAR BRAKE: REMOVAL 2022 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 - 10/2022]; BRAKE (REAR): REAR BRAKE: REMOVAL 2023 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]; BRAKE (REAR): REAR BRAKE: REMOVAL 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2023 -        ]; BRAKE (REAR): REAR BRAKE: REMOVAL

Front disc brake pad (dirty)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: INSPECTION

Rear disc brake pad (dirty)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE (REAR): REAR BRAKE: INSPECTION

Front disc brake pad (glazed)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: INSPECTION

Rear disc brake pad (glazed)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE (REAR): REAR BRAKE: INSPECTION

Front brake anti-squeal shim (damaged)

2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]; BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: REMOVAL 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019 - 10/2019]; BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: REMOVAL 2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2019 - 08/2020]; BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: REMOVAL 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]; BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: REMOVAL 2022 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 - 10/2022]; BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: REMOVAL 2023 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]; BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: REMOVAL 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2023 -        ]; BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: REMOVAL

Rear brake anti-squeal shim (damaged)

2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]; BRAKE (REAR): REAR BRAKE: REMOVAL 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019 - 10/2019]; BRAKE (REAR): REAR BRAKE: REMOVAL 2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2019 - 08/2020]; BRAKE (REAR): REAR BRAKE: REMOVAL 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]; BRAKE (REAR): REAR BRAKE: REMOVAL 2022 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 - 10/2022]; BRAKE (REAR): REAR BRAKE: REMOVAL 2023 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]; BRAKE (REAR): REAR BRAKE: REMOVAL 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2023 -        ]; BRAKE (REAR): REAR BRAKE: REMOVAL