Description & Operation

WARNING: For warnings and procedures regarding vehicles equipped with Anti-Lock Brake Systems (ABS), see appropriate ANTI-LOCK article.

Hydraulic brake system uses a tandem master cylinder with a vacuum power assist servo. RAV4 is equipped with front disc brakes standard. Rear disc brakes are standard equipment on US. models, and a set option with VSC (Vehicle Skid Control) on Canadian models. VSC is standard equipment on US models, and optional equipment on the Canadian models. A vehicle equipped with VSC comes with the following functions:

ABS with EBD (Electronic Brake Force Distribution)
Brake Assist
TRAC (Traction Control) systems

Rear disc brakes are optional. Rear drum brakes are self-adjusting.

Parking brake lever mechanically activates rear brakes, and a cable applies rear shoes.