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2003 Toyota Corolla repairs by problem area

Engine (40%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (4%)

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2003 Toyota Corolla brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (60%)

< $100 (20%)

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Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Toyota Corolla

Engine not specified

168020 mi parking brake lines needed to be replaced 

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2003 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

259000 mi

US $170
One caliper slide was tight and I'll replace that soon too. 
259000 mi

US $50
Replaced caliper bracket and slide pins 
109120 mi

C $800
Rear brakes and discs full replacement 
205000 mi

US $800
Brakes 

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2003 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sedan

130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

126000 mi

US $50
brakes make noise when braking, Dealer checked brakes and found nothing wrong. Tire was causing problem. Car is fine. 
124500 mi

US $352
Replaced cracked read brake drums and flushed brake fluid. 
150000 mi Brakes squeal when applied in rear wheels. Brought into shop numerous times with no fix. 
177000 mi

US $900
Replacement of caliper on front wheel. 
95500 mi

US $150
Left rear brake cylinder stuck. Drum, shoes, springs & clips were all casualties. Replaced cylinders, drums, shoes, and hardware components on both left and right rear brakes. 
49000 mi

US $900
New brake pads and rotors Parking brake lube and drum brake adjustment Transmission fluid flush Fuel injector clean Cracked belt replacement Oil change Tire rotation NYS Inspection 
161200 mi

C $150
Brakes grabbing, had to replace front calipers. problem solved. 
112000 mi

US $150
Stuck Driver's Side Caliper which created pulsations and burning smell.  Stuck Driver's Side Caliper which created pulsations and burning smell.  
112900 mi

US $296
Stuck Driver's Side Caliper which created pulsations and burning smell.  Replaced front left Caliper 
119000 mi

US $150
Replaced both front rotors and pads. 
123000 mi

US $325
Noisy when stopping. Caused from ruptured wheel cylinder on right rear. Both cylinders and shoes replaced.  
99820 mi

C $215
Left front brake caliper replaced and system bled. 
114700 mi

C $140
Front drivers brake caliper seized while braking. 
183000 mi

US $450
Calipers needed replacing. 

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2003 Toyota Corolla Brake Problems

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