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#306 of 311 6 cyl vs 4 cyl Brakes by nysonata

Jul 15, 2012 (3:54 pm)

I notice from this forum that 6 cyl brakes are different but will fit on a 4cyl Sonata. I have a 4 cly 2009 with the typical rear brake problems.
 
Does this problem also occur with the 6 cyl versions ?
 
Could this be a fix?

#307 of 311 very poor experience by sagi1

Aug 01, 2012 (11:09 am)

Our 2010 Sonata was already in twice for rear breaks failing because of freezing/seizing calipers - yet Hyundai will not acknowledge this safety issue.
  
I called and opened a new case after getting charged $400 for the right rear caliper failing (out of basic warranty now). The phone Representative just repeated over and over the fact that the car is out of warranty. This is highly disappointing in my opinion, since there's a safety concern here that is clearly not a wear and tear issue.
 
Between me and my wife, we drove about 10 different makes and models, never had we any issues with the breaking system on any of them.
 
I will look into further actions - has anyone here contacted any of the people who filed the class action-suit?

#308 of 311 v6 same brake issues by stamstc

Sep 22, 2012 (12:12 pm)

So glad i found this! Feel like im going crazy with my brake issues. Took my v6 sonata to dealer within warranty for brake issue. They said nothing was wrong. Three trips to midas and new rotors, pads and tires and my car still makes warp noises and vibrates when brakes are applied. Has anyonr had success getting hyundai to pay for issues reported in warranty thay they refused to fix?

#309 of 311 Re: v6 same brake issues [stamstc] by nysonatab

Sep 23, 2012 (2:57 pm)

Replying to: stamstc (Sep 22, 2012 12:12 pm)
I have posted here before have to change screen name as I forgot pass word.
 
In my case I had one pad on right rear wear out prematurely. Took it to my own mechanic after crooks at Hyundai would not apply warranty. He put in new pads, same problem, replaced caliper, same problem.
 
Then showed him post #245 So read that guys - you have to either grind the pads or the area they fit in which is too tight of a fit. So then they slide better. He did that for no extra charge and so far so good.
 
I am guessing it would be hard to get a dealer to "customize" like that because it would be admitting that the design is bad and bring down the whole pack of lies we are getting.
 
#1 Issue is poor design which "sticks" exacerbated by weather. Look at the posts they are almost all in the North. No way I wore them out naturally. It was one pad on one side of rear brakes. So at least for most cases all the posts about new materials and modern cars using rear brakes more and size of pads are wrong.

#310 of 311 Re: v6 same brake issues [stamstc] by sagi1

Sep 23, 2012 (3:49 pm)

Replying to: stamstc (Sep 22, 2012 12:12 pm)
I had a very long conversation with Hyundai on the phone, and after arguing for 2 hours, the bottom line for them was that the vehicle is out of the basic warranty period, so they will not pay. they kept on repeating this again and again. very very disappointing.

#311 of 311 Re: v6 same brake issues [sagi1] by stamstc

Sep 24, 2012 (10:58 am)

Replying to: sagi1 (Sep 23, 2012 3:49 pm)
finally just went to Midas and had the new rotors machined again and bought the top of the line pads from them. their pads held up for 40K miles before. So far so good.....but probably wont buy the 2013 Sonata now that I know this is a design issue. I am surprised they are so willing to ignore a potential safety hazzard. I couldnt in good conscience even sell my car. Will probablly drive it until it implodes. Best of luck to everyone trying to find resolution.

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