2005 Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2005

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2005 Toyota Corolla repairs by problem area

Engine (51%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (4%)

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2005 Toyota Corolla brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (33%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

124000 mi

C $110
Replaced front rotors and pads. Cleaned and greased slide pins and all relevant parts. 
129993 mi

US $306
Pad shed lining, replace front pads and rotors. 

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2005 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

107260 mi

C $1000
Front brakes 
208320 mi

C $240
Replace discs and pads 
98000 mi

US $510
Drums were warped due to previous owner driving with e-brake on. Replaces drums, shoes, resurfaced rotors, lubed suspension because of some cracking, and oil change. 
69000 mi

US $200
Rebuilt calipers during brake work. 
265000 mi

US $1100
pads replaced 
99000 mi

US $800
Replace brake pads and purchased new tires 
64400 mi

US $1200
brake calipers went bad causing unsafe driving condition. brake calipers,pads,rotors replaced. brake calipers went bad causing unsafe driving condition. brake calipers,pads,rotors replaced. 

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2005 Toyota Corolla Brake Problems

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