Brake Disc Pads problems of the 2009 Hyundai Sonata

A few mile from home on rural highway drivers side rear brakes suddenly seized lurching the vehicle, transmission down shifted, engine rpm went way up. Upon arriving at home, brakes were smoking hot and on inspection brake pads and metal almost gone, rotor had thinned to 1/4 ", and metal powder was all over the rim, side and rear of car.

I had a loud scraping noise coming from the rear of my car and for the second time in 2 years, I have had to have my rear pads and rotors replaced. . The first time was in November of 2012. . I am the original owner of this car and this is excessive. I have read 51 other complaints of the same problem. I have had 5 Hyundais and not put rear brakes on them until over 100,000 miles. .

The right rear brake pad was worn down paper thin and caused the rotor to be scored. After the rotor and pads where replaced the same passenger read wheel began to burn and caused a very pungent order. Large amounts of brake dust also began to collect on the wheel. This same problem has already been reported by others.

Was driving and noticed a burning smell in the car. Stopped and could find anything wrong. So we drove home, at maybe 15 miles from home we noticed a scraping sound. And could not drive any further, being late at night we called a friend who has a tow truck and is mechanic. Told us the brake pads were worn and was scraping metal to metal. He towed us home for $25. 00 when we got home we called roadside service they towed it napleton Hyundai in calumet city ill we purchased the car from, family hynudai 8101 w 159th st tinley park ill the vehicle was a used trade in with 39,736 miles purchase date was 2/18/2012. Upon inspection at napleton Hyundai we were told that the left rear brake pad had hung up in holder and that we needed to replace it and rotor. The right pads were fine and hardly any wear at all we were told the warranty does not cover that. Why should one side go bad and not the other. Unless there is a defect some where.

I have had to replace my rear brakes and rotors twice in 5yrs. The first was in may of 2012. The vehicle had 28,000 miles. There was no warning lights my first indication was a dragging sound. I just had them replaced again April 2014 with 42. 000 miles. Again no warning until the horrible grinding sound. Also many times after long trips there is a distinct burning smell. I was told by the dealer that it was my tires. Another repair company told me it was my brakes getting hot. They said that the rear brakes are constantly engaged thus burning the pads and decreasing gas millage. Other people have reported the same problem though Hyundai denies it. It is a huge safety issue!!.

I was told by the dealer on 3/6/12, that the rear brakes were seizing up and that I would need new rotors due to extreme rust and new pads after only 16,500 miles.

7-09 rear brake pads frozen to carriers: cleaned and replaced pads at 11, 488 miles. 10-09 rear right wheel not spinning freely: clean and adjust rear brake assembly at 14,978 miles. 3-11 back brake rotors and pads needed to be replaced at 30,625 miles. There is something wrong with either the design of the brake system or the materials that are used for the brake assembly. I've driven cars in the new england area for 28 years having lived in the same area all 28 years, and haven't had this much trouble with the cars I've had.

Heard squealing and grinding coming from rear brakes. Replaced pads and lubricated pins, now 6/2013 hear the same noise again and this time premature wear of the pads and rotors are warped and falling apart. Also lug nuts are rusted and swollen (this at 45000) just under 14000 after last replacement. I will be taking it to a certified mechanic so the dealership cannot triple charge for work and tell me it is my fault. We'll see how long this repair lasts. Also had the car in for bouncing in the front. . . Had tires rotated and rebalanced and still does it periodically the dealer said nothing wrong with the front end.

After having brake pads changed. Smelled burning smell with in a month and brake pads were worn down. Had pads changed again. Now, month later, smelled burning smell again like the pads are sticking. There is something wrong with these brakes that they are sticking like this under 50,000 miles.

The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Sonata. While driving at a speeds of 20 mph, the rear brakes failed causing the brake pads to fracture and separate from the vehicle. The calipers were rubbing into the rotors, causing it to make an unusual grinding noise. The front brakes were not affected, allowing the contact to bring the vehicle to a stop. The brakes and rotors were replaced by an authorized dealer. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Right rear brake pads froze in the pad mounting bracket and wore down prematurely causing metal to metal contact between the brake pad backing plate and the brake rotor. Both my local dealer (suresky Hyundai of goshen NY) and Hyundai motor company refused to repair my vehicle under warranty. They asserted that "normal maintenance items", such as brake pads and rotors, were only covered for 12 months/12,000 miles. With all due respect, brake pads seizing on one wheel while the other 3 wheels are fine is not a normal maintenance event!.