Toyota Rav4 Disc Brake Caliper Kit in US

When a caliper on the Toyota Rav4 seizes, leaks, or drags, the damage does not stop at the caliper. A partially seized caliper on your Rav4 keeps the brake pad in continuous contact with the rotor, wearing the pad unevenly and scoring the rotor surface. By the time the caliper on the Toyota Rav4 is identified as the fault, the pads are typically worn asymmetrically and the rotor is damaged. A caliper kit from GeoBrakes addresses every compromised component on your Toyota Rav4 together.

What Is Included in the Toyota Rav4 Disc Brake Caliper Kit

The kit for your Toyota Rav4 includes the disc brake caliper at the correct left or right hand specification for the Rav4, either new OEM-spec or quality remanufactured to the Toyota Rav4 piston dimension and hydraulic pressure rating, brake pads in ceramic or semi-metallic formulation matched to the Rav4 caliper and rotor specification, caliper hardware with slide pins, pin boots, and anti-rattle clips for correct caliper float on the Toyota Rav4, brake lubricant for correct pin and shim installation on your Rav4, and copper washers or banjo bolt seals for the brake hose connection where required by the Toyota Rav4 application.

When a Caliper Kit Is the Correct Service Choice for the Toyota Rav4

A caliper kit is the right call for the Toyota Rav4 in three specific situations. After a seized or dragging caliper, because the pads and often the rotor on your Rav4 are already compromised. During a high-mileage Rav4 overhaul at 150,000 kilometres or more, because caliper piston seals and guide pin boots on the Toyota Rav4 are typically at or beyond their service life. After a brake fluid leak at the caliper, because fluid contamination of the Rav4 brake pad renders the friction material permanently ineffective on your Toyota Rav4.

New vs. Remanufactured Caliper for the Toyota Rav4

New OEM-specification calipers for the Toyota Rav4 are manufactured from fresh materials with no prior service history, the strongest choice for Rav4 vehicles in high-corrosion environments. Remanufactured calipers use original Toyota Rav4 housings rebuilt with new pistons, seals, and boots, performing identically to new units at a lower price point for most Rav4 replacement applications.

Signs the Caliper Kit on Your Toyota Rav4 Is Due

• Toyota Rav4 pulling to one side during braking, one caliper applying more force than the other
• One brake pad on your Rav4 worn significantly more than its pair on the same axle
• Brake drag on the Toyota Rav4 with a wheel that runs hot after normal driving
• Soft or sinking Rav4 brake pedal caused by a caliper piston seal leak
• Brake fluid visible around the Toyota Rav4 caliper piston boot
• Persistent metallic dragging noise from one Rav4 corner not explained by worn pads

Why GeoBrakes for the Toyota Rav4 Caliper Kit

Calipers for the Toyota Rav4 are the most position-specific brake component in the catalogue. Left and right calipers for the Rav4 are not interchangeable. Our vehicle selector confirms the correct caliper kit for the Toyota Rav4 exact year, axle position, and left or right side before purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions - Toyota Rav4 Disc Brake Caliper Kits

Should I replace both calipers on my Toyota Rav4 at the same time?

It is strongly recommended. If one caliper on the Toyota Rav4 has seized or leaked, the caliper on the opposite side has experienced the same conditions and age on your Rav4. Replacing both restores balanced, even braking and eliminates the risk of the second Rav4 caliper failing shortly after the first is replaced.

Do I need to bleed the brakes on my Toyota Rav4 after installing a caliper kit?

Yes. Opening the hydraulic circuit on the Toyota Rav4 to install the new caliper allows air to enter. After installation, the brake circuit on the Rav4 must be bled at the caliper bleeder screw to purge all air and restore a firm, consistent brake pedal on your Toyota Rav4.

What is the difference between a new and remanufactured caliper in the Toyota Rav4 kit?

A new caliper for the Toyota Rav4 has no prior service history and is the stronger choice for high-corrosion environments. A remanufactured caliper uses an original Rav4 housing rebuilt with new pistons, seals, and boots, performing identically to new at a lower price point for most Toyota Rav4 applications.