Brake Foundation Components Problems of Toyota Camry - part 1

Incident description: it was 3:00 pm when I have to drive to pick up my sister at 6219 sw freeway houston, TX, when I was trying to make the right turn to get in to the shopping center I found out the brake did not work, I tried to use the parking brake and it did not stop the car but slowed to 15 mph in the next entry to the shopping center make the right turn and get into the shopping center try again to get the parking brake to stop the vehicle but I couldn't. Finally get onto the sidewalk and hit the wall at the moment it was less than 5 mph, I was driving with my newborn baby nephew aboard, I panicked and I did not know what to do, yolanda gonzalez a lady that works at freydd's beauty salon call my sister and she call my husband for him to come over and help, he call joe myers since this is the first time that something like that happens to us, they give him a 1800 number for them to get the car on services, my mistake was not calling the police to report the incident since they did not said that I have to, since they ask if there was people injured , at the moment I was on shock, my husband call alex salesperson at jow myers for help, my car was new when we bought it on January 2005, with 9640 miles at the time, there was something wrong with the car, in sterling mccall Toyota services cornie the services writer let us know that the brake booster was broke and the brake master cylinder also, and that was normal, that piece is cover under warranty since it can happened anytime, how come this be possible I can understand that the door locks or something that you can control or manage but brakes how can that part break anytime?????, now the car still on repair since the brake does not feel right, I do not have a police report but I do have many witness that saw me that day, and also the towing truck that saw the car over the sidewalk and try to drive the car and saw that there was no brake at all. Today is October 3rd, the car still on joe myers waiting to be checked.

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I have a 2002 Toyota Camry that I use for normal driving. At 12000 miles the car started vibrating when braking. The dealer determined that the front rotor was warped and replaced the front brakes and turned the rotors at my expense($250). Now, at 29000 miles and a little over a year later, I am having the same problem.

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This vehicle has had at least 2 brake repairs per year since the initial repair done prior to 20000 miles . Rotors have been replaced twice, and this is the most brake repairs I have ever had on any vehicle I have owned. The last mechanic who worked on the car recommended replacing the calipers because they seem to be a problem in these cars. I have complained to Toyota and they say they have not heard of any problems in this year vehicle. I find this hard to believe when mechanics are telling me otherwise. I have always been a Toyota enthusiast, but I am concerned about the apathetic response I have gotten from them.

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Loss of brake effectiveness, pedal travels to floor, spongy brakes. Pedal clearance is 0. Inches (minimum 2. 8 inches at 100 lbf with engine on). Rakes less effective in hotter weather. Many close calls in stopping before hitting someone. Vehicle is unsafe! took vehicle in 5 times to dealership, called Toyota hotline, no fix yet they are stumpped! tried cleaning, adjusting, bleeding and master cylinder.

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The brake pedal goes to the floor in emergency situations but the car does not decelerate any harder. I have notified the mfg numerous times, even got their legal dept involved (case # 200301090284) according to Toyota this is by design - even though the brake pedal height & stopping distances are outside the published specs. I have found numerous similar complaints on the nttsa website and am concerned this has fallen in a crack. This is so rampant that I am considering a class-action lawsuit should all other methods fail (I really don't want to do this!!) thanks for your attention in this crucial matter. I have filed a complaint a while back - I called the 800 number to inquire whay no research has been done & I know you are spread very thin - please accept my apolgy but I really think this is a important matter.

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The front disc brake rotors are warping despite normal driving, causing shaking of steering wheel when braking and possibly compromising vehicle stopping ability. It occurred at 10,000 miles. Toyota warranty service only provides for resurfacing the rotor rather than part replacement. Is this problem due to defective rotor materials and/or faulty brake system design.

Attempted to bring vehicle to stop by applying the brakes when parking into a parking spot after making a right turn. The brake pedal went all the way down to the floor but the vehicle did not come to a stop, resulting into a head on collision with a building's outer wall. Dt.

Consumer states that when depressing the brakes, the pedal requires excessive effort and travels very close to the floorboard. The consumer states that the stopping distance is increased. Consumer contacted mfr who advised that the braking action is a normal occurence with a new braking system installed. The consumer states that the vehicle has been in for service several times, and has been acknowledged by a manufacturing rep that the pedal travels.

While trying to apply brakes and with no warning brake pedal will go to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.

Repeated brake failure problem with vehicle.

While stopping on a hill, brakes went to the floor. Consumer had to pump brakes for vehicle to stop. Took vehicle to dealer who stated that cardboard was in disc brakes. Mechanic stated that abs were suppose to go to the floor. Consumer states steering wheel has excessive play, no action from wheels with slight movement.

Brakes are not working properly, causing extended stopping distance. There is noise coming from the brakes.

At any speed brake pedal is really mushy, and one time it went to the floor, vehicle eventually stopped on its own.

Consumer stated the brake system is not operating properly, the brake pedal goes all the way down to the floorboard.

While traveling between 55 and 65 mph a vibration occurs in vehicle under normal operation. Dealership could not duplicate problem, and could not assist consumer. During the week of June 11th, accelerator stuck while vehicle was in operation. Dealership again stated they could not find anything wrong with vehicle. Consumer noticed cruise control was not working properly shortly after purchase, it would cut in and out and jerk vehicle, dealer adjusted terminal of jumper switch wire to ensure good contact and adjusted cable of the cruise control a couple months later, now consumer experiences problems with the accelerator sticking without the cruise control turned on, cruise is still experiencing problems while on, rpms are running high while at stops, and accelerator is sticking. While applying brakes when they are heated up, they get hard and cause vehicle to vibrate.

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Brakes squeak/ pull to left and warp. Also, cd player doesn't work, had 4 cds replaced/ springs in side of sun roof are broken and make noises, and regulator replaced inside of windows. Dealership is aware of problems. Consumer states that brake rotors have been turned at 9000 and 27000 miles, each time rotors are turned the brake pads have been replaced, however problem still occurs. Windshiled has a film like covering which makes it very difficult to see out of. Goodyear tire p205/65r15, dot m6urredr228 wore out prematurely.

(18-0457-786) insured was driving and attempted to stop but brakes failed, trying again, the brakes locked up.

Since purchasing the vehicle, the consumer has experienced problems with the right front brakes, the brake shoes break and have to be replaced every 10 to 15 thousand miles.

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While driving insured first noticed smoke and it appears that fire began in engine compartment, then lost control of brakes. Claim # 33-0210-256.

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The brakes grrind. Nlm.

Consumer stated brakes would make a grinding sound and pulsate after driving for awhile, vehicle has been to the dealership on several occasions concerning the hydraulic system, the dealer has replaced the front rotors, as well as front and rear brakes, due to them being worn.

Brake failure resulted in a serious accident and injury. Yh.

The braking system has been a problem every since I bought the car. It makes a lot of noise. Sometimes grinds and vibrate. I have had it to the dealer 4 times for this problem. They have done work to them once. They tell me every is to code. On Friday october22, 1999 they failed on me. Dealer says because the can not duplicate the problem they can not fix it. They cant find anything. The vehicle is not safe.

Claim number 32-v073-594 - as consumer was leaving mobile station to have vehicle service for an oil change the brakes failed.

Brakes make grinding and clunking noise. Yh.

Brake fluid low and adjustments not correct causing the brake light to illuminate and excessive wear of the brakes repairs completed 11-99. Nlm.

Brake fluid low and adjustments not correct causing the brake light to illuminate. Nlm.

Brakes make a grinding noise. Also, had TSB stating brake pads had too much metallic contents. Took vehicle to dealer, and had rotors repaired, problem still occurred. Front brakes and rotors kept wearing prematurely. After consumer had the problem fixed,the front brakes still groan.

Brakes wore prematurely. Nlm.

Excessive wear of brake pads and front rotors; at 10,000 miles dealer had to replace front rotors and pads. Currently, at 21,000 miles, problem reoccurred. Problem with headlight not aligned. Dealer informed that vehicle met manufacturer's specification and nothing else could be done. Also, water pump failure. Dealer notified, and repairs being made. Consumer states that the transmission fluid is not good and Toyota refuses to test the fluids.

Brakes would make grinding noises when they were applied. Would fail to catch when trying make stops, which are almost impossible to do. Brake system was replaced at 6,000 miles & the struts were replaced at 12,000 miles due to oil leakage.

Car came to full stop and with foot on brakes the car made a grinding noise, and then vehicle moved forward . Consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer. Been having brakes problem since mileage at 217.

Brakes have experienced grinding noise on several occasions, the dealer has replaced the pads but the problem reoccured, finally the consumer was told that a pin was off-shift and that the problem was resolved, consumer opened arbitration case. Nlm.

Brakes squeaking. Yh.

Had foot firmly on brake, changed gear from park to reverse, and while foot was still on brake the car started rolling and continued to roll until it hit a tree.