12 problems related to brake disc have been reported for the 1997 Toyota Camry. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Consumer states an on going problem with vibration while driving 70 mph. Vehicle taken to dealer. They replaced front rotors and pads, within six month or less the problem is reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information.
Brake pedal was going to the floor, dealer repaired front brakes. Consumer stated there is a noise in the front of the vehicle, dealer states 2 front struts need replaced, also axle boots leaked and dealer replaced. Vehicle was hard to start and then would die, dealer replaced the isc valve. Water pump leaked and was replaced.
97 Camry 4 cyllinder purchased used (34533 mi) sept, 99. Within a week noticed: front grill broken; grinding, scraping noise in front brake system; distinct "chunk" noise primarily in rt fr wheel well area from macpherson strut (lft noisy also); CA.
Front brakes make a grinding noice. Dealer replaced a 2-page list of parts at 22k miles. The noise is back at 44k miles. Any advise?.
Front brakes and rotors make vibration noise. Yh.
Front end makes a terrible grinding noise upon applying brakes at relatively low speeds.
Ever since I purchased this car in 1997 the front disc brakes have made a groaning sound and slipped during hard braking. I took the car in at 20,000 miles and was told that this was an inherent problem with the brakes on these vehicles and nothing could be done about it. I just checked with the dealer to have a brake job (at 34,500 miles) and was told that this problem was widespread with these vehicles. Apparently the metallic disc brake pads just do this. . Read more...
While braking vehicle makes a grinding noise, and there is extended stopping distance which may cause an accident. Also, dealer replaced brake pads and rotated the rotors, but problem still exists. Please provide further information and VIN#.
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Brakes are inadequate and unsafe. If brakes are applied at high speed the discs warp so the brakes pulsate and lose stopping ability. This is especially dangerous in mountain driving or when brakes are needed for a quick strop on high speed interstate highways.
When applying the brakes the pedal went most of the way down and there was a thumping sound. Dealer has replaced the pads and the rotors. Has been to dealer 5 times.
Brake problems; when applying the brakes there is a grinding noise. The rotors and the pads have been replaced twice since purchasing vehicle in June of 1997. The pads and rotors are being replaced a 3rd time by dealer.