Ten problems related to brake disc pads have been reported for the 1997 Toyota Camry. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Brake pads replaced due to grinding, resulted in right side calipers failing/inside pad grounding into rotor.
Brakes pads wore too fast, and the replacement wore too. Yh.
Consumer experiencing ongoing problem with front brakes. Whenever brakes are applied the brakes sound as if it is metal to metal grinding. Vehicle inspected, and brakes pads have been replaced three times, and condition still a occurs.
Brake pad material was flaking off resulting in damage to rotors also.
Brake pads making grinding noise.
Could hear grinding noise when applying brakes at 40mph; took to dealer & mechanic took for test drive; had same problem; had calipers, pads & rotors replaced. Problem still exists.
Brake pads wear prematurely. This is a commom problem for 1996-1998 model Camrys.
Calipers and pads have been replaced 4 times vehicle still continues to have braking prolems, cause unknown. Dealer cannot fix it.
Brakes pulse when pressing pedal. Problem still occurred after taking to the dealer to replace brake pads.
The vehicle experienced extended stopping distance while braking. The brake pads were changed at 5000 miles yet the problem re-occurred at 37,000 miles.