Five problems related to brake disc pads have been reported for the 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe based on all problems reported for the 2003 Santa Fe.
I had new brake pads and rotors put on my car last year 2012 because the brake shoe fell off on the drivers side. I began to have a scrapping noise in March 2013 and then on approximately March 22, 2013 when I was returning from the doctor's office my car seized when I was at a stop. It would not move forward and I could not turn. Two guys came to assist me to push me to the side of the road and the car would not budge. I had my car towed to goodyear in schenectady. I needed to replace my brake pads, rotors, and pistons. The repair costed $476. 00. The car is now making a scrapping noise again. I have read multiple complaints regarding the brakes for this car and I believe that Hyundai or the state authority should make a recall for the brakes, and associated parts. I would like to be refunded the repair costs for last year and this year.
2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. Left front outer brake pad friction material fell out and was found on ground. Serviced front brakes and found 3 of 4 pads friction material broken away from steel backer. Same condition found on rear pads. Front pads had approx 20% friction material left and rear has approx 50%. Backer plates heavily rusted indicating parting of friction material occurred some time ago. I lucked out by not having to strongly apply the brakes after the pad fell out and before I discovered it. Drove approx 20 miles with the pad missing and steel backer did not touch the rotor (don't understand that). I have all parts if anyone wishes to examine them.
2003 Santa Fe brakes not included in the warranty. Customer states that the manufacturer tells him that brake repair or replacement is not included in the warranty. The consumer stated one of the brake pads separated along the bonding between the brake pad surface and the steel backing plate. Of the 4 brake pads, 3 were slightly worn. The dealer informed the consumer the pads had worn out, however the consumer disputed the claim and stated it was a failed component not due to normal wear.
My 28 month old 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe with 15,809 miles began making a screeching sound in the rear. The dealers service department found that the rear disc pads had corroded and frozen to the calipers, making them inoperative. The service department sand blasted the pads and calipers and lubricated them. My impression was that they knew what the problem was when I described it. They said the problem was normal for that vehicle and was not a defect and was thus not covered under the warranty.
While applying the brake pedal, the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced. Please provide further details.