Brake Disc Pads problems of the 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Two problems related to brake disc pads have been reported for the 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe based on all problems reported for the 2001 Santa Fe.

1 Brake Disc Pads problem

Failure Date: 10/05/2008

As I backed out of the driveway my front brakes failed. The front driver brake pad had separated from the brake assembly . The pad was on the driveway. Inspection revealed that the bonding agent had failed. The jenkins Hyundai of bradenton confirmed the defect in the bonding agent-but stated that the braking system is not covered by Hyundai warranty. All brake pads were replaced. I retained the defective brake pad. Updated 02/01/10. Updated 03/08/10 updated 04/29/10.

2 Brake Disc Pads problem

While driving vehicle suddenly lost power and idled. Dealership serviced vehicle 5 times and replaced ignition coil, mass air flow sensor, and 2 other components. But the failure still recurred. Also, vehicle was serviced 3 times for brake failure. Brake pads and rotors were replaced twice. But grinding continued.


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