Brake Disc Caliper problems of the 2015 Hyundai Elantra

Two problems related to brake disc caliper have been reported for the 2015 Hyundai Elantra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2015 Hyundai Elantra based on all problems reported for the 2015 Elantra.

1 Brake Disc Caliper problem

Failure Date: 11/16/2020

I have repeatedly experienced sticking calipers (evidenced by parking break not disengaging at 20,000 miles and again at 38,000) and extreme wearing of the rotors. Front rotors required replacement at 20,000 miles, 39,000 miles. Rear rotors required resurfacing at 20,000 miles, 39,000 miles. Rear and front rotors required replacement at 65,000 miles. Experience shuddering while braking at highway speeds due to rotord.

2 Brake Disc Caliper problem

Failure Date: 01/23/2017

Seized rear brake caliper. Started vehicle, brakes remained engaged after releasing parking brake. Caliper suddenly released after application of accelerator.


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