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#87 of 208 Re: 2004 Kia Sedona Brake Issues [dishnerm21] by sedonasucks

Sep 29, 2007 (6:38 pm)

Replying to: dishnerm21 (Aug 02, 2006 6:41 am)
My 2004 has done the same thing. I have had the rotors replaced or resurfaced 4 times and they are in need of it again. I also had to have my brake pads replaced. It usually happens about every 8,000 miles. The service manager stood right in front of me one day and told me it was my driving. I told him right back that I have been driving for 24 years (at the time) and I have never worn out rotors on any other vehicle. The main Kia customer service is worthless also. I refuse to take my car back to the dealer because they are now wanting to charge me to do the rotors. I would pay somebody else twice as much rather than give them a nickle. Has it done any good to replace with non Kia parts? It is not just the sedona because I know other people with Kia cars that have rotor problems also.

#88 of 208 Re: Groaning Brake Noise since 13,000 miles!!!!! [jbauti] by gottathrow

Oct 05, 2007 (10:26 am)

Replying to: jbauti (Apr 07, 2007 8:07 pm)
Got a name of the Chicago guy? We are having similar problems and are dealing with a regional sales rep in the Chicago area. Just wondering if it's the same guy.

#89 of 208 05 kia sedona by jenn11

Oct 22, 2007 (7:38 pm)

just starting my battle with KIA. New warranty info just came out. kia is no longer doing any break warranty work after 12 mos or 12k miles PERIOD. I have had the rotors changed break pads changes and thr rotors have been turned at least 4 times. Just contacted an attorney any info would be helpful

#90 of 208 2005 Kia Sedona brakes need help! by bert12

Oct 29, 2007 (1:30 pm)

Hi I have been reading these emails and OH my Gosh does everyone have the same brake issue? I am going to a meeting with the attorney general tommorro 10/30 so if anyone can email me letters that would be great my email is
BertjoRoadrunner.com
I am fighting for all of us.
Before I bought my kia in 2005 I did all the back up work w/ 5 children I wanted them as well as my husband and I to be safe. I checked consumer reports #1 in test crash rating airbags and steel frame. Perfect no one ever said anything about the brakes. Mine have been changed 7 times as well as warped pads and them basically telling me it's my driving I told them I been driving for 35 years never had an issue I had a Pontiac Transport for 11 years never had an issue.
I am very angry w/ Kia I have brought my car back and forth over 10oo miles to them to fix and it's one excuse after another. I also thought maybe cause I am a woman so I let my husband take it in. They had the rep come in their is nothing wrong one of the service manager even came out and asked me are you sure you are hearing noises and moans. like I was either 1 crazy or 2 lieing. I was very offended. Just because they don't hear something does NOT mean it does NOT exist. PLEASE HELP ME!!!
BertjoRoadrunner.com
I am fighting for a safe vehicles for us and our children. I bet if someone got in an accident and sued them they would fix the problem!
Thanks for reading!

#91 of 208 Kia Sedona 2006 Brake Vibrations up front by charles1987

Nov 01, 2007 (10:29 am)

I contacted my Kia dealer and told them I was experiencing a grinding sound when I pressed on the brakes. It was coming from up front. Well, they said that could not duplicate that sound. They heard nothing. I was starting to feel like I was an idiot--and I said, "But it's been going on for days!" So FINALLY, I got out of the guy that he'd "felt" vibrations but not "heard" them! Talk about worming his way out of the issue!!! Something is fishy here. My car has 27,000 miles on it. Now they are turning the rotors at a cost of $135 to me, after I mentioned (and I know nothing of cars), "Could it be the rotors?" I was thinking, "Why isn't HE coming up with the solution? Why didn't he offer this as a solution up front?" I am really confused. I feel like they're playing me somehow. Can someone tell me if I am being "had" here? What should I do? Thank you! from Chuck's wife

#92 of 208 Re: Kia Sedona 2006 Brake Vibrations up front [charles1987] by jenn11

Nov 01, 2007 (5:16 pm)

Replying to: charles1987 (Nov 01, 2007 10:29 am)
There is a service bulliten from may 05 from kis stating that rotos are bad. this came up after I paid for a break job in April and it went bad one month later. And dince I have had the breaks machines several times and just recently another new break job. this is a mess. I have an attroney for lemon law but i do not qualify becasue breaks are only warrantied through kis for the first 12 mos or 12k miles whichever comes first. I do fall under the federal law and will get some kind of settlement but now stuck with a vehicle that has breaking problems and I travel with my children all day long. There should be something that we can all do. I wonder if we can get a class action suit against kia? any thoughts. my advice stay on top of the service department and demand to drive with the service tech, I did and it worked.

#93 of 208 2007 Squealing brakes and grinding noise anybody? by armyvet

Dec 09, 2007 (5:12 pm)

I just got my Sedona few months ago with 16k on it and the brakes squeal like crazy. Went and checked them twice, they say is a normal noise!!!! Then today I have the worse griding feeling when I pusehd my brakes. I am scared to drive....anybody has the same issues on a 2007 (made in 2006) EX?

#94 of 208 That is not all...the 2007 I have an abnormal virbration by armyvet

Dec 09, 2007 (5:15 pm)

on the sterring wheel, pulling mostly when I make curves....I love my car, but I had no idea that it will have issues with the brakes and direction...I don't know what to do anymore!

#95 of 208 Re: 2007 Squealing brakes and grinding noise anybody? [armyvet] by lavrishevo

Dec 10, 2007 (1:48 pm)

Replying to: armyvet (Dec 09, 2007 5:12 pm)
You were most likely to hard on your breaks and because the van is heavy like they all are your pads and rotors are warped a bit. Go get new pads and have the rotors turned and learn about how to break in new breaks so they will last. Unless some other part failed then it is almost for sure driving habbits. You have to baby breaks in a mini van for them to last 35k before service.

#96 of 208 Went to service by armyvet

Dec 12, 2007 (6:29 pm)

Actually I got the car with 13000 when I bought it so I do not know who drove it before. Anyway, I went to service and they told me I still have 80% of my brakes. I will save money to buy new rotors and pads and replace all and then I'll start fresh. So far so good, knock on wood, not even squealing!!!

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