2001 Toyota Corolla Brakes Problems

“I noticed that Toyota only recall 2009/2010 Corolla. But my Corolla had fatal problem on 2001 model, and crashed on 2004/03. On highway 680 on 03/19/2004, dove as normal speed. The cars in front of me were far away, maybe about 200 meters. There is no car was closely aside of my lane. I didn't step brake or try change lane, just kept the lane and speed as normal. Suddenly, the steering wheel out of control. It rushed to right, then left, then right, left, I tried very hard but couldn't control the steering. …”

“I was driving on the 22 east on nov 27 '04 930 am. About 6 seconds before I changed lanes, their was a 3 second their was a sprinkle of rain. I changed lanes and noticed a stoped car about 330 feet in front of me, while traveling at 60. I aplied my foot on the brake and I slid with brakes locked. I then repressed the brakes and again slid with brakes locked. I then removed the pressure and noticed that the brakes didn't unlock. I then aplied and removed my pressure trying to unlock the brakes, before hitting the car. My car is sitting waiting for repair.”

“Front braking system. Had to replace front brake pads at 25600 and 42200 miles. Rear pads do not seem to be wearing at all, indicating proportion valve problem or poor design. Toyota dealer just shrugs shoulders.”

“Very excessive front brake pad wear. I have replaced the front brake pads 5 times in 16000 miles. I have replaced the proportioning valve which did not solve the problem. I have also replaced and adjusted the rear brake shoes which did not solve the problem.”

“The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the brakes failed and traveled to the floorboard when depressed. The failure recurred four times in one month. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.”