Table 1 shows three common service brakes related problems of the 1999 Hyundai Accent.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problems | |
| Brake Drum problems | |
| Brake Foundation Components problems |
Fuel line and power steering line rubbed where they were close together in the engine compartment causing a hole in the fuel line which was spraying a steady strem of gasloline right into the engine compartment all over the transmission and radiator fans. I feel that this was a design flaw and that those lines never should have been placed that close together this is not a laughing matter however Hyundai motors of America tol me there was nothing they could do about it because my car is out of warranty. I could have been killed there could have been an explosion and or fire.
While driving 5 mph and more consumer heard noise coming from the rear wheels, and a grinding noise appeared when braking. This caused the vehicle not to stop properly when braking. Vehicle was taken to a repair shop, and mechanic determined that both rear drums were out of round/warped, and needed to be replaced.
The $ amt is currently unknown, I dont have my car with me milage is over 16000, I tried to conntact Hyundai via web couldn't will try tommarow. I just crested a short hill on a left hand turn. I saw a Mini-van at the bottom stopped. Mabey 3-4 car distances ahead I stared to brake I instancely noted I was not slow enough, I incresed brake press and filaly floored the bake, I went over a car and a half with the brake floored, when I was right on top of the Mini-van I relized the brakes were not working and that I was going to crash, I rearended the Mini-van, I left no skids and made no screech . When I floored the brake pedal I was expecting a quick but not rearending stop. Insted it was more like I put it in neutral and glided in. I have never had brake problems, and the brakes worked afterward though the care was only moved short slow distances.