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Re: 2007 Sonata rear brake issue [haidong]
by targettuning
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Sep 08, 2009 (6:13 am)
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Replying to: haidong (Sep 03, 2009 8:05 am)
I am NOT working for Hyundai in any capacity. As far as being an expert...I am not, but do have some common sense. As for the rest of your post I do not know what you are talking about!
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Re: Another one [etoyoc]
by targettuning
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Sep 08, 2009 (6:25 am)
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Replying to: etoyoc (Sep 06, 2009 6:00 pm)
Check around, there is one basic design for disc brake calipers....THEY ARE ALL BASICALLY THE SAME. Some expensive luxury cars and a lot of sports cars have a 4 piston caliper but no common car has them. If there really is a "design flaw" on late model Sonatas I am unaware of it (that is, nothing I have read in any trade publication says so) despite some here insisting there is. If you feel so strongly there is a problem send your concerns to the NHTSA complaint site. Oh yeah, I still do not work for Hyundai or in the automobile industry. I am an electronics engineer working for the ARMY. Just because I am interested in all things automotive doesn't mean I work there.
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Hyundai rear brakes
by iggypop
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Sep 09, 2009 (5:26 am)
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I have the same problem as as lot of other Sonata car owners with the back brakes.
I changed the pads and rotors and within a month I was getting a high pitch squeal and abnormal wear. I changed the brake pads to a better type and still get noise.
The stainless holders for these brakes seems VERY tight and does not let the pads loose.
Has anyone removed these holders or modified the pads to fit better?
Thanks
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Re: 2007 Sonata rear brake issue [targettuning]
by haidong
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Sep 10, 2009 (4:37 am)
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Replying to: targettuning (Sep 08, 2009 6:13 am)
So you owned Hyundai?
why do you have so much interest to stay hyundai board? And you do no know people are talking about. But you do know the brake has no design problem, no materials problem, ....
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- #88 of 153
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Re: 2007 Sonata rear brake issue [haidong]
by targettuning
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Sep 10, 2009 (5:05 am)
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Replying to: haidong (Sep 10, 2009 4:37 am)
Why so much interest "to stay Hyundai board" ?? Yes, I owned Hyundai....I happen to have had two Hyundai products personally (2003, 2004 Santa Fe), my son had a 2000 Elantra that when sold had 193,000 miles with no significant problems, my daughter still owns a 2003 Elantra GT. I happen to like Hyundai and plan to buy a 2010 Sonata hybrid (if they release it for 2010) trading in a 2006 Civic that we do not like. Beyond that, I like automobiles in general and yes I can figure out what people here are complaining about but do not know why. I could be wrong but have seen no evidence elsewhere (yet) there is a large problem. Many, not all, complainers have "previously owned" Sonata's that may have developed brake problems that could be the result of having been mis-treated or neglected by a previous owner and while there may be a sweeping problem involving all 2006-09 Sonata's it doesn't seem likely. So, you too can register your specific complaint with the NHTSB...
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Re: 2007 Sonata rear brake issue [targettuning]
by ayeu
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Sep 10, 2009 (12:34 pm)
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Replying to: targettuning (Sep 10, 2009 5:05 am)
Targettuning - regarding your assumption about previously owned Hyundais, please see my comment #24. Mine was brand new - 21,000 miles in 11 months, i.e., lots of highway driving and not much braking. I might add that I take meticulous care of my cars, driving them all over 100,000 miles. Furthermore, I usually do my own brake work. You mention neglect. I don't understand what could be neglect other than ignoring pad/rotor replacement when needed. My brakes seized and had to be replaced way too early. Good luck with your new Sonata. Your older models may have had less corrosive pad bracket material. It's the pad brackets that are the problem. Perhaps you live in the south, or somewhere where road salt isn't used? I would invite you to call Great Lakes Hyundai at 330-422-1212 and ask the Service Dept. what brake maintenance is recommended on a Sonata (and why). Last spring I was on vacation in St. Augustine when my power seat switch stuck (later became a recall). Hyundai of SA replaced it under warranty and I took the opportunity to ask them about Sonata brakes. They said they get a lot of northern Sonatas with seized brakes. Feel free to call them, too.
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Re: 2007 Sonata rear brake issue [haidong]
by pat HOST
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Sep 10, 2009 (1:44 pm)
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Replying to: haidong (Sep 10, 2009 4:37 am)
Please do not make this personal. You are free to accept or reject any information you find here at your discretion and you should be careful not to accept things posted "on the internet" at face value, absolutely. But if you aren't crazy about any particular member's posts, the thing to do is just skip them.
Thank you for your cooperation.
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Re: Another one [targettuning]
by etoyoc
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Sep 10, 2009 (6:19 pm)
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Replying to: targettuning (Sep 08, 2009 6:25 am)
Tell you what targettuning, if you are really in the Army all I can say is God bless you and I hope you remain safe and thanks for what you do. As far as the brake issue, I realize all brakes are fundamentally the same, however there is something about the Sonata rear brakes that causes them to fail at a rate much higher than other vehicles in the Salt Belt. I've had enough cars in my life with rear discs and NEVER had them wear out or fail. I talked to a woman at Hyundai Consumer Relations who told me they couldn't do anything because the brakes are a wear item. I asked to speak to a Supervisor, waited on hold for 15 minutes, then she said Supv would call me back later. Still waiting. I did submit a problem report on the NHTSA site. I think a rear brake lockup is worthy of that. Hopefully everyone else with the problem will do the same because Hyundai is ignoring us.
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Re: Another one [etoyoc]
by LASHAWN
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Sep 11, 2009 (5:51 am)
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Replying to: etoyoc (Sep 10, 2009 6:19 pm)
I live in Savannah, GA and I'm glad we don't have that problem down here. I have an 06 Sonata LX with over 60k miles and I had my front brake pads replaced at 55k miles and the rear pads have not needed replacement yet. I hope everything works out for you.
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Re: 2007 Sonata rear brake issue [ayeu]
by targettuning
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Sep 11, 2009 (8:04 am)
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Replying to: ayeu (Sep 10, 2009 12:34 pm)
Please note..I said "many, not all" may have been pre-owned and the context of my "neglect" comment was regarding those cars who may have been pre-owned since according to you there is a recommended brake maintenance. Also, I happen to live square in the middle of the so-called "rust belt" (in Pa.) I also concede that there may be a little known brake problem on rust belt cars and rest assured that if it is a result of material too prone to salt corrosion Hyundai will soon modify or otherwise correct it since from what I can tell they (Hyundai) seem to be "on top" of problems e.g your stuck power seat that became a TSB issue (probably this instead a recall). With that in mind I have little fear in buying a new Sonata or any other Hyundai product. In fact I wish I could justify (and afford) a new Genesis sedan!!!
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