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#109 of 158 Re: spongy brakes [acco20] by geffen Aug 19, 2007 (3:20 pm)
Replying to: acco20 (Aug 19, 2007 9:07 am) Most brakes are firm meaning when you apply pressure to the brakes they slow the car and you can control the car much better, spongy brakes are a very light or brakes that feel as if you have to put them to the floor to stop the car, some people don't mind these type of brakes, however I prefer the firm brake pedal.
#110 of 158 Re: brakes fail on 2007 Camry [teamtbo] by mcdawgg Aug 19, 2007 (7:38 pm)
Replying to: teamtbo (Aug 18, 2007 6:32 pm) I have no problems with my Camry's brakes. In fact, the Camry's 60-0 braking distance is better than the Accord or Fusion. Spongy FEEL, I don't think so, but even if it does have a "spongy feel", it still ACTUALLY stops quicker than most cars - to me, that's what counts. Replies to this message: teamtbo (Aug 20, 2007 9:50 am) geffen (Aug 20, 2007 3:53 pm) mcdawgg (Aug 20, 2007 8:19 pm)
#111 of 158 Re: brakes fail on 2007 Camry [mcdawgg] by teamtbo Aug 20, 2007 (9:50 am)
Replying to: mcdawgg (Aug 19, 2007 7:38 pm) mcdawgg,   So, are you doubting that my brakes feel spongy? I am just sharing my experience. There is definitely something wrong with them but Toyota denies it. In conjunction with the shift flare, I am about a week away from trading in my 2007 Camry XLE v6. I love Toyota - but I am very disappointed in the 2007 Camry. Replies to this message: geffen (Aug 20, 2007 3:53 pm) mcdawgg (Aug 20, 2007 8:19 pm)
#112 of 158 Re: brakes fail on 2007 Camry [teamtbo] by geffen Aug 20, 2007 (3:53 pm)
Replying to: teamtbo (Aug 20, 2007 9:50 am) I don't blame you for trading your Camry in, I would be a very dissatisfied customer if i purchased one and the dealer basically told me the brakes are normal when i know they aren't, however some people don't mind spongy brakes or are just used to Toyota Camry brakes and really dont know the difference.
#113 of 158 Re: brakes fail on 2007 Camry [teamtbo] by mcdawgg Aug 20, 2007 (8:19 pm)
Replying to: teamtbo (Aug 20, 2007 9:50 am) I am not doubting the feel, but the actual stopping distance is as good or better than other cars in its class. If you doubt the dealer, try another dealer, but I really say it is just the feel, not the actual performance. I just wanted to be clear that the Camry brakes are actually better than most cars at stopping quickly. If the feel is your problem, then there is nothing the dealer can do for you. Feel is just a personal preference.   I cannot comment on your other issue, but I have read that Toyota has issued TSBs on several things to correct problems. Hang in there if you can, it is too expensive to trade in brand new car. Good Luck.
#114 of 158 2001 Camry Rotors by s15a Aug 31, 2007 (3:46 pm)
I've never changed my pads. I've approx. 74500 miles on the 2001 Camry LE. Checked my brakes Firestone today and they are telling me I've 20% of the brake pads left(4 mm), but they cannot changed only the pads since the rotors are down to the wire.   They are telling my I need to change the rotors and the pads. How could the rotors need to be changed so fast? They told me the rotors will be at: 1.024(which they say is at specs) after they are resurfaced. They say the rotors are at 1.122. Replies to this message: 210delray (Aug 31, 2007 8:19 pm)
#115 of 158 Re: 2001 Camry Rotors [s15a] by 210delray Aug 31, 2007 (8:19 pm)
Replying to: s15a (Aug 31, 2007 3:46 pm) You can replace the pads without resurfacing the rotors, as long as the latter aren't warped or badly scored. I'd get a second opinion.   On my former '97 Camry, I didn't have to change the front pads until 109K miles, and the rotors were fine. (Of course, pad life is highly dependent on brake use.)
#116 of 158 Camry brakes stiff in US vs Jap assembled cars by car111 Sep 07, 2007 (10:55 pm)
I noticed 2008 Camry brakes stiff and painful for my injured knee. I also think US made 2007 camry (VIN 4T1..) have stiffer brakes than Japan assembled 2007 camry (VIN JTN..) - anyone have any clues about this ? I hate to buy 2007 camry when 2008's are coming but it seems like 2007 Jap assembled will be easier for me. Are they making 2008 Jap assembled cars for Camry V6 ? Replies to this message: 210delray (Sep 08, 2007 8:07 pm)
#117 of 158 Re: Camry brakes stiff in US vs Jap assembled cars [car111] by 210delray Sep 08, 2007 (8:07 pm)
Replying to: car111 (Sep 07, 2007 10:55 pm) I don't think you should be using a pejorative term for the Japanese. World War II has been long since over!   There should be no difference in "stiffness" (brake pedal feel and effort I presume) between 2007 vs. 2008 Camrys, whether they're assembled here or in Japan, and whether they have 4-cylinder or V6 engines. The bulk of Camrys sold in the US are built in the US.

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