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Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan
132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
53000 mi
$60
change brake pads myself, i bought the brake pads at the dealer for $800 pesos, about 60 dollars.
64480 mi
Adjusted rear brakes manually, to fix long foot pedal and emergency lever travel.
96100 mi
Brake pedal travel was excessive, and slight pull to right on heavy braking. Adjusted rear (drum) brakes manually, and discovered a broken automatic adjuster spring. Cleaned, smoothed, and lubricated front caliper moving parts.
71120 mi
C $400
I have been complaining about my breaks being to soft or the past year with a reply of "there is no problem with them" Then the front breaks finally went. Had to replace everything. Not cool when they keep passing the buck.
14000 mi
Brake booster fault. Replaced.
39000 mi
ABS, Traction control and VSC lights came on. Diagnosed as faulty wiring harness. Harness replaced but problem persisted. Wheel hub assembly replaced due to faulty wheel speed sensor.
2480 mi
Vaccum line to brake booster could freeze, connection to hose changed out ( TSB) Vaccum line to brake booster could freeze, connection to hose changed out ( TSB)
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