2008 Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 2008

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2008 Toyota 4Runner repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (20%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)

Other (5%)

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2008 Toyota 4Runner brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (45%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (18%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range

152000 mi

US $2000
Brake pads, rotors, and lines all replaced (preventive), fluid flushed 
100000 mi

US $1500
new calipers 

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2008 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

111000 mi

US $1100
normal maintenance [brakes] 

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2008 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV

236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

131000 mi

US $967
Brake repair  
57320 mi

C $1800
Two front calipers seized at certain extent. Replaced both. 
105000 mi

US $80
While replacing brake pads and rotors, found that the front passenger caliper had a seized piston (the inner rearward piston). Bought new brake calipers for all the wheels to head off any further issues. Everything is good now. 
167000 mi

US $80
Found the front driver side brake caliper had a seized piston. (Previously the passenger side was seized.) Replaced both front brake calipers. 
206000 mi

US $300
This time the driver rear and the passenger front calipers had seized pistons. Replaced all calipers with Stoptech branded ones. Painted all calipers and made sure to grease around all piston boots during Stoptech Z36 pad installation. Hope this lasts longer than one year... 
250000 mi

US $150
Front calipers seized. One piston on driver side, three pistons on passenger side. Painted piston cups with ZRC zinc treatment to act as anode to prevent rusting of pistons to caliper body. 
120000 mi

US $1100
Full front brakes with rotors and calipers 
32240 mi

C $150
Calipers 

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2008 Toyota 4Runner Brake Problems

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