Brake Disc Caliper Problems of Toyota Camry

Complete replacement required of both rear wheel bearings, backing plates, brake calipers, pads and rotors, with recommended replacement of tires, on a vehicle with less than 52,000 miles. Because the vehicle is out of warranty, the initial repair estimate was almost $4000. 00. The dealer, however, agreed to repair for about $2500. 00 (pass through cost of parts). This matter came to light upon hearing a 'screeching' noise when the vehicle was moving - the screeching noise suggesting a wheel bearing was failing. Manufacturer alleges replacement is needed due to exposure of these parts to road salt. However, I have owned numerous other vehicles that were exposed to road salt and never experienced such problems. Contrary to the manufacturer's allegation, I suspect a design or manufacturing defect in these parts. In fact, about the same time as the above problem, another like vehicle that we own (2017 model with about 15,000 miles) experienced a frozen rear brake caliper (allegedly for the same reason, namely, expose to road salt) that is being replaced under warranty.

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Rear back brakes are not safe they lock up. Toyota 2017 Camry purchase 9/2016. 8/2018 , had 5 pt inspection brakes were good 8mm all 4 at 27000 miles. Then 10/2018, left rear wheel screeching noises & wheel became extremely hot to touch after driving15-20 minutes. Dealer said it "was environmental", found that rear brake was frozen in bracket and sitting sideways. How did that happen? they did say it was the way I drove and environmental. They fixed it and cost me $500 I asked is this dangerous if brake freezes. ? 1 year later 10/2019 and only 11000 miles on the new back brake pads and rotors, the same thing happens to the same wheel, left rear. . I called dealer and brought car in. What a dilemma. Again they said it is environmental?? dust??. They reported that the the new brakes pads are now 7mm after replacing them in 10/2018?? how so ? it appeared that again the pads got stuck in the caliper braket which they cleaned up and lubed. Same problem in 10/2018 I asked why is this happening , could the caliper and bracket be defective. They said it is the material corrodes faster. They told me I should have a brake inspection cleaning every year for $125 as preventative. Now how does a car after just three years have another brake problem, the rear left wheel. All other wheels/brakes are good? so it is environmental for one wheel?? headquarters of Toyotas knows about this problem and telling the dealers to tell the customer that it is environmental. Also dealer admitted that there have been other cars same problem and Toyota hdqt know about it but not doing a thing. It scares me to drive this car with a potential braking problem that may cause an accident if the brake freezes and I am not aware of it and the brake pad deteriorates on a long drive. Toyota should owe up to the poor quality of material they are using cause a dangerous situation to arise.

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On this date I brought the vehicle to henricks of Toyota of apex because when backing slowing with vehicle and touching the brakes it would make noise as if the calipers were loose. The mechanic stated he could not hear anything, so then I asked him to come with me while I drive it. We were on an incline backing and I pushed the brakes and he stated the noise that he couldn't hear, he hears now and stated that the brakes are loose in there and that is normal because it if was tighter in there then it would make squealing noise and that with the moisture that rust can build up in there and cause that noise. I had albert gilmore document on my copy of the invoice. I will be calling the nc state attorney generals office, consumer affairs to file a written complaint because it should not be making any noise. There had been another dealer in the area that did not want to back up their bumper to bumper warrantee and the attorney general had taken the dealer to court and won a judgment for the customers and they had to pay up!.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2015 Toyota Camry. The contact stated when it snows the wheel wells get clogged up and causes the vehicle to have steering failures. The contact stated in addition to the snow clogging in the wheel wells it effects the brakes. The contact stated that this is a recurring failure in bad weather. The vehicle was driven to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician found rear brakes seized in caliper brackets and causing hot spots on rear rotors. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 100. Kc.

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Went to have brakes replaced since they were squeeking and a few times I put on the brakes and it skipped and was told that all the struts were leaking and calipers were bad. Took for 2nd opinion and was told that was practically impossible and very rare. They looked at car and changed brakes and now in 2 months later my brakes are squeaking just as bad again.

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The brakes were making noise. Took in the car to a local automotive brake shop and they said the rear brakes were hanging up. The right rear brake pads were discolored. The right rear calipers had black material on the inside next to the pads. The pads and calipers on both rear tires were replaced. You can tell the difference after the work was completed.

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The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Camry solara . The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, there was an abnormal noise and the calipers seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the calipers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000. The VIN was unavailable.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Toyota Camry. The contact stated the front brakes are loose on the caliper. Whenever the brake was depress the brake pads move back and forth. The brake pads are smaller than the area of the caliper and they become loose. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated there was nothing they can do for this failure. The manufacturer was notified who stated that was the design of the vehicle and it was not a defect. The contact files a claim#13022100440. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 5,000 and the current mileage 11,016. Mw.

Outside left rear brake pad worn out. All other pads front and rear still had 65% of life left in them. Dealer said that they replace a bracket for the caliper but would cost me.

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At speeds over above 60 mph the car pulls hard to the left. This was reported to the dealer. I had to replace the rear brakes because the right rear brake froze and destroyed the rotor. I had a full brake inspection and was told that they were ok. One week later the front brake locked up on the passenger and went on fire. The dealer tells me the caliper froze. Now I have to replace all the pads and rotors on the front end. The is a serious and dangerous problem with this model Camry. I have read endless reports of difficulty with controlling this car while braking at highway speeds. This is a braking issue not alignment.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact stated that the brake calipers malfunctioned due to the sudden acceleration. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to have the brake calipers repaired. After the brake calipers were repaired the vehicle continued to accelerate without warning. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The dealer could not duplicate the acceleration issue. In addition, the engine completely failed due to a fracture in the water pump, also causing all of the electric components to malfunction. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000. Kmj.

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1. The car had a failure in the brake system according to: • the repair shop, • the insurance adjustor and • Toyota independent inspection. Basically a bolt that secures the hose to the caliper was loose which caused the oil to leak and the brakes to fail. It is important to note that there was no negligence of maintaining the car since the car is new - only about 4,000 miles -and serviced only at the dealer according to service schedule.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the brakes suddenly became stuck when she depressed the pedal to slow down; she was unable to move forward or backwards. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the front left caliper locked up; it was replaced at that time. The manufacturer had not been notified. The current and failure mileages were approximately 70,000.

I have had to replace the brakes 3 times since I bought this car. Rotors and calipers have all been replaced 3 times. Car now has about 130,000 miles. Last repairman said there was excessive rust on the brakes, but the car is not driven in any salt water.

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I have a 2010 Camry approx 11,000+ mileage. I had my car checked for the brakes due to the popping sound when release brake pedal and clicking after putting car in reverse and then drive. Toyota responded: the sound you are hearing is normal operation of the brake system. When you shift from reverse into drive, the brake calipers mechanically adjust to the vehicle's forward motion. When this adjustment happens, a clicking sound can sometimes be heard. This is a normal characteristic of the vehicle and will not cause any issues to the brake system. I just dropped my car off again this morning to have repairs done for the recall after the first time telling me that it wasn't sticking; but I heard that it should still be repaired. I asked them to check the brakes again and the service rep said the sound doesn't sound normal. I'm extremely nervous driving the car and worried about the unknown of what can happen. I have been driving cars for many years and never had the brakes sound this way.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. While driving 55 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle veered left and right. The rear passenger side caliper was worn because it was not completely releasing the brake. The dealer went to automotive school; therefore, he did not notify the dealer or a mechanic. The failure occurs in all types of weather. The failure mileage was 21,000.

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Toyota failed to fix defect with brakes under warranty, left front brake failed, and caught fire after short drive. Dealer failed to fix second time claimed it was not their problem, car had been tampered with, toyot0 dealership was lone repair shop ever used.

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2004 Toyota solara this car is a manufacturers defect 100%. I have replaced 2 sets of brakes, rotors, calipers both right side. Also both inner tie rod ends and right cv shaft, wheel bearings. A new battery the interior is falling apart and the car is all over the road pulling to the right. Toyota refused to replace most of the parts as they say not covered under the new warranty.

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I have replaced the brakes, rotors and calipers 5 times Toyota claims all wear and tear but the whole braking system is a defect car is a lemon from the start. Toyota refuses to fix it.

Right front caliper bolt fell out while driving - caliper dislodged just happened again 5/17/04.

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There is serious vibration in the front brakes. Every time the consumer applies the brakes the vehicle will shake and so will the steering wheel. Can hear a noise coming from the front brakes. Noticed this problem on August 1, 2003. Contacted the dealer, and had to change the calipers and the rotors. Have had the rotors replaced , then shaved them twice, and the dealer wanted to charge the consumer for repairs.

Since I purchased this car it has been problems, first it was the brakes vibrating, took it in and right away the dealer knew what it was without me even explaining it to him, they fixed that in 2 trips. Then it was the rotten egg smell, they could not find anything wrong. (then why does my car stink when I try to get power out of the engine?) then it was the knocking and pinging in the engine, (I was told that they could not duplicate the problem, but my octane level was low to upgrade my gas. The manufacturers provided owners manual states 87 octane gas or higher, I already use 89 octane and have since the day I bought the car, so why should I have to spend money on higher priced gas when the car is only 1 year old and the engine should not make any noises. Now it is the tires and alignment the alignment is completely off that the tires are destroyed with only 17,250 miles on them, yet the car shows no sign of the alignment being off, it drives straight stays in one lane and the steering wheel is even straight, so how after one year with low miles is the alignment off and the tires are destroyed, and why was it unnoticed when I had my tires balanced and rotated 2 months earlier at 15,000 miles? by the same dealership! I feel that this car has alot of problems that the manufacturer does not want to address, look at how many other people are having the same problems, and we are all told that it is wear and tear or that there is no problem at all, well then why are we all having the same problems? I called Toyota's main office logged a complaint and was told that someone would get back to me, it has been 3 days now and not one call has come my way! I feel that I should not have to pay for the repairs to this car since it is a nation wide problem, especially since it is a $27000. 00 car that has depreciated in value by more than $7000. 00 in less than one year, what happened to Toyota's retaining there value? I wish everybody much luck with their issues.

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Vehicle was involved in an accident when there was a brake failure, dealer found the calipers to be defective and replaced the brake pads, rotors, and calipers, in the accident, the airbags experienced no deployment and the seatbelts did not work, passenger sustained injuries.

When brakes were applied in a panic stop, pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance which caused a collision/ minor injuries. Upon inspection of vehicle by the dealer, it was discovered that calipers were defective. Dealer has replaced rotors/pads and calipers.

Brake calipers failed.

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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 calipers failed. Yh.

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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.

Brakes will lock up,will not release even traveling at high speeds, causing mass vibration on car. Unable to stop properly. Have replaced brake caliper system professionally 3 times, works for approx 1 month then system fails again. Unsafe to drive at speeds over 50 miles per hour.

Brakes lock up, will not release even at high speeds,causing mass vibration or unable to stop properly. Have replaced brake calipers, professionally 3 times. Worked approximately 1 month and situation started again. 1st indication was blakes were rock hard when compressed. As speed increased, vibration increased. Mechanic advised also bolt came loose frm drivetrain, causing boucey effect prior to brake problems.

Calipers and pads have been replaced 4 times vehicle still continues to have braking prolems, cause unknown. Dealer cannot fix it.