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Suzuki Aerio Wagon Brake Problems

49 messages,  Last post on Apr 29, 2009 at 8:17 AM

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#40 of 49 Re: Worn-out brakes @ 8400 miles on '05 Aerio? [phenry1] by voyager1990

Dec 28, 2007 (7:50 pm)

Replying to: phenry1 (Mar 17, 2006 10:41 pm)
I have an 06 Aerio Sx and my e brake light did the same thing but it just means your braking fluid is low and you just have to add more. its very easy to do and its just a warning that the fluid is getting low and once you add the fluid the light won't come back on.

#41 of 49 Re: Defective Brake [rambo10] by pfenning

Mar 24, 2008 (12:05 pm)

Replying to: rambo10 (Sep 12, 2007 5:41 pm)
I too have replaced the brakes in my 2006 aerio 3 times since I bought it new. The first time the dealership did it under the warranty after that I was on my own. Always the front brakes never the rear. I am thinking about contacting the department of consumer protection. Have you tried that?

#42 of 49 Re: Suzuki Aerio Wagon Brake Problems & Solutions [pf_flyer] by jonathan1978

Apr 21, 2008 (10:32 pm)

Replying to: pf_flyer (Jul 27, 2006 5:41 am)
I have no idea about any of you, but this brake problem is serious, just wondering if anyone has noticed thier car does not coast very well, it almost seems like the brakes are always applied to some degree, I've inspected my e-brake and ect many times now, all my other cars and also my wifes Subaru and thast another story in it's self still costs much better than my 06 Aerio, not sure, but I think I am going to trade this car in ASAP.

#43 of 49 Re: Defective Brake [rambo10] by santana102888

May 04, 2008 (3:26 pm)

Replying to: rambo10 (Sep 12, 2007 5:41 pm)
Let me tell you something, I bought my daughter a 2006 Aerio wagon and since 2006 when we purchased it we have had the front and rear breaks replaced, they replaced the right caliper, both rotors, and the brake fluid regulator valve. As for a law suit we have contacted costomer service and my wife just faxed the texas lemon law since this will be the 5th time. In fact we just had the front pads replaced in November and now the front right caliper is sticking again and has warped the rotor and the front right brake pas is glazed and slit. Everyone having problems needs to contact suzuki customer service at their 1 800 # and make a formal complaint because they say they have not had no problems with the braking system they are aware of. We are stronger in numbers.

#44 of 49 Re: Pads and Rotors [vernongray] by tony78

May 08, 2008 (4:05 pm)

Replying to: vernongray (Jan 16, 2004 8:06 am)
The bearings heating up and causing the rotors to warp ? What nonsense ! If that were the case then it would be necessary to change the "bearings" everytime you had the rotors turned, well umm that is if there were any "bearings" to change, 1st . there are no bearings in the front axle where it enters the steering knuckle, the only place where there is a bearing is at the, center bearing support, and that is located near the transmission. Now near the ends of the axle there are cv joints( constant velocity joints) you can see they are covered by a rubber boot at each side and are filled with high temperature grease. Now what really causes suzuki rotors to warp is very simple, 1st they use semi-metallic brake pads and although these stop well, they do produce a lot of heat, 2nd suzuki rotors are smaller and thinner than competitors rotors, which means they get hotter quicker, stay hotter longer and wear out faster.

#45 of 49 Re: Defective Brake [santana102888] by tony78

May 08, 2008 (4:39 pm)

Replying to: santana102888 (May 04, 2008 3:26 pm)
You said that the right front caliper was changed? In the suzuki service manual it says that when you repair the caliper assembly, you should use rubber grease to lubricate the cylinder slide bushings when the temperature is below, -40f, huh? that sounds a little confusing, what about when the temp is above, -40f, of course they don't mention what type of lubricant one should use because the japanese figure that if your a tecnician then you SHOULD know what kind of lubricant to use. The type of lubricant i have had good sucess with is " Anti-Seize Lubricant", it is sold by Napa/Permatex # 765-1674. I have used this to lubricate the "slide pin bushings" in many different cars and trucks and it works very good. The temp range of napa anti-seize lubricant is from minus 65 f to over 1600 f .

#46 of 49 Re: Suzuki Aerio Wagon Brake Problems & Solutions [alr106711] by 12353

Jun 13, 2008 (8:37 am)

Replying to: alr106711 (Nov 13, 2007 8:04 am)
your not alone ...Ihave a 05 suzuki arieo with the same problem. Today after 19000 miles this is going to be my third set of front brakes. This time im going to midas for a lifetime set of brakes.....i give up. Suzuki dosnt give a hoot.

#47 of 49 No More Brake Problems, We Sold The 05 Aerio SX by lomita2

Jul 27, 2008 (8:58 pm)

We discovered our brake problem, right front brake, when out on vacation, on the northeast side of Mt.Saint Helens, 9:30 p.m., just trying to make it down the hill to the campsite, the pads were toast at 16,000 miles, and there was so much heat being transmitted to the wheel bearing, even the mag wheel was hot to the touch.
 
We traded the car in on an Infiniti G-35 Sports Coupe and took a big loss, however, we feel better about getting that Suzuki out of our hair.
 
Suzuki can go fish. We will never buy any more of their products!

#48 of 49 04 Aerio SX front rotor removal by blue2004sx

Oct 29, 2008 (6:16 am)

I am in the process of replacing both front brake pads and rotors on my 04 Aerio hatchback and am stumped by the rotor that would not budge. The pads are in no problem but I would like to replace the rotors as well. Any help greatly appreciated so I can get back on the road!!

#49 of 49 Re: Defective Brake [santana102888] by pychogirlfrien

Apr 29, 2009 (8:17 am)

Replying to: santana102888 (May 04, 2008 3:26 pm)
Hi, I'm a little late to the whole email about this. I have a 2003 Aerio SX Hatchback. The first set of brakes seemed okay, but then my mechanic informed me that my brake on the front passenger side was sticking and would need to be replaced a LOT sooner because of it. So about 3 months after that; about a month and a half ago, the grinding sound made it clear that it desperately needed it. Funny, I hadn't heard it before that(!). My husband says that it wasn't sticking at the time when he looked at it [ and dertermined I needed a brake job NOW ], nor 20 minutes later when he replaced it, and subsequently took the car for a test drive....Not sure what's happening in real life.

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