Three problems related to brake drum wheel cylinder have been reported for the 2002 Hyundai Elantra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Hyundai Elantra based on all problems reported for the 2002 Elantra.
I had the vehicle inspected on March 3, 2007, it passed inspection. On March 23, 2007 lost the brakes. Upon dealer's inspection of the brakes,they found the pads came completely detached from the shoes. Also, the wheel cylinders were leaking. The brakes and wheel cylinders were fine 3 weeks prior to them blowing apart. Now I am out hundreds of dollars and am very thankful this occurred on a back road and not on a highway. Someone could have been easily killed.
The contact stated there was a thumping noise coming from the brakes. This occurred after driving the vehicle for a while. The vehicle has been to the dealership three times. The first time they replaced the cylinder, turned the rear drums, and rounded out the letter. The second and third times the dealership rounded out the letter again. This was a temporary solution, and the noise came back every time the vehicle was repaired. Updated 02/07/06.
Knocking noise from rear brakes. After the following repairs I am now being told it is general maintenance and since I live in maui it is not abnormal to have dirt on the brake pads and for it to make the knocking noise. This general maintenance is at my cost and has been happening for months. Could end up a monthly expense. I don't believe this is the problem if so why are more cars having the same problems. 3/2003 front pads glazed before I got home the knocking 3/2003 knocking noise and window pillar around windows 5/2003 found -improperly formed brake shoes- replaced 5/28-29/2003 shoe & lining-improperly formed brake shoes 6/5-6/6/2003 bad seals -rear wheel cylinders ordered 6/23/2003 replaced bad seals -rear wheel cylinders ordered 7/14-7/18/2003 painted door frames due to warping of door trim 10/13/2003 cleaned brake pads 10/14/2003 noise is back.