Brake Grinding Noise Problems of Hyundai Santa Fe

Driving in stop and go traffic (5-20 mph), when I stepped on the brakes with normal pressure for this type of city driving. At this time I heard a loud grinding noise and I had to drive off the road to avoid hitting the car ahead because the vehicle did not stop. It took longer and much more pressure than just a regular tap on the brake needed to stop it at this speed. I drive on this road every day and there was nothing wrong with the road or weather. I called roadside assistance and had it towed to the dealership. No problem was identified. I am no w afraid to drive this vehicle for fear of repeat incident.

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The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving 70 mph the vehicle started making a grinding noise and the rear brake calipers locked. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the slide plate and brake pads froze and remained on the rotors, as a result. The dealer had to replace the rotors and brake pads. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 37,000 and the current mileage was 37,200. Updated 07/21/11.

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At approx 13,000 miles I noticed a horrible grinding noise while applying brakes at hwy speeds. At first the noise was only present at hwy speeds but then after a couple hundred miles began to appear at all speeds. Dealer stated that a pin fell out causing a caliper to freeze thus causing my brake pads to completely wear out! metal on metal. . . No brakes and the dealer refused to give me a loaner! just one of many problems with my Santa Fe! I've complained in the past about the abs kicking in when not needed and the noises and vibration that it makes and was told that it was normal. Now I'm not sure.

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There have been numerous issues with my 2002 Santa Fe. The first being 6 months after purchasing the vehicle. I heard a constant grinding noise and noticed the vehicle suspsenion not responding smoothly. When the dealer checked the problem, they determined that the front bearings needed to be replaced, but there were no problems with the brakes. Since this time, I have had the brakes checked frequently, (since I perceive a frequent problem with grinding and problems stopping. . . The car doesn't stop well). . . And I'm often afraid it won't stop. This summer after having the brakes checked, while parallel parking, the car would not stop when the brakes were applied resulting in my vehicle hitting another parked car. The vehicle did not stop until I quickly put the car in park and turned it off. . . Not yet being in the spot completely. My rear brakes have been replaced every 6 - 8 months since the car was purchased. My mechanic states that the brakes for the Santa Fe's are configured like small car brakes and are not sufficient for this size vehicle thus requiring them to be replaced often. Another, separate incident occured approx 6 months ago, again when the car would not stop (heard a clicking/grinding noise). Had the vehicle towed to the dealer and was told the ball joints (I think it was also the ball joints) and front axle needed to be replaced. Dealer said he had never seen anything like the crack in the axle, but was not user caused.

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While driving at low speeds, the consumer heard a grinding noise when the brakes were applied and then the brake released after stopping and vehicle continued to roll. The consumer had to apply more pressure to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.