Hyundai XG low mileage brake replacement

Discussion in 'Hyundai Grandeur / Azera / XG' started by Larry, Aug 24, 2004.

  1. Larry

    Larry Guest

    The rear brakes on my 2001 XG-300 went at *28,500* miles, not just the
    pads but also the rotors -- a $350 surprise. There was no warning of
    the wearing, just a slight rubbing noise I heard less than 40 miles
    before I brought the car in for inspection. I have always gotten
    40,00-45,000 miles per set of brakes on my Fords and Chevys, so that
    really burned me.

    The service desk at the dealer said it was *normal* for the rear
    brakes to go at around that mileage, even though I do almost all
    highway driving, not city bumper-to-bumper wear. He said the front
    brakes were "over 50%". He also said the car does *not* have the
    "chirping warning" most cars have. (Although some literature I picked
    up at another dealership said they do have the "chirpers.")

    I brought the car back 2,000 miles later for its 30,000 mile
    maintenance program and then they said the front brakes were gone and
    need to be replaced, just pads not rotors. Another $150 surprise. When
    I asked how over 50% of the brakes could be worn in 2,000 miles, I
    couldn’t get a straight answer.

    I think $500 for brake repairs for 30,000 miles indicates a problem
    with the design, parts and/or installation, but, of course, the dealer
    denies everything. Anyone out there have similar problems or knowledge
    of Hyundai brakes?

    Thanks!
     
    Larry, Aug 24, 2004
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  2. Larry

    hyundaitech Guest

    I know of no problems with Hyundai brakes. It is possible there is a
    problem with your vehicle causing the brakes to wear out early. 28k for
    rear pads sounds a little soon to me, especially if the fronts are still
    original and are at 50%, but my guess is that they weren't at 50%. Either
    that, or your dealer sold you brakes you didn't need 2k later.
     
    hyundaitech, Aug 24, 2004
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  3. Larry

    hyundaitech Guest

    Just to clarify, 28k for front pads is not unreasonable. 28k for rear pads
    is suspect.
     
    hyundaitech, Aug 24, 2004
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  4. My 2002 Santa Fe has 90K km - (55,000 miles) on it, just replaced rear pads
    and had calipers serviced, front pads still have lots on them. The rears
    wore out because I neglected to get the calipers cleaned and lubed when I
    should have or they too would still have a fair amount of wear left in them.
    My mileage is 85-90% highway so I get a little more out of mine than someone
    with more mixed type driving. Cost me a couple of hundred for the job, that
    included a touch up on the rear rotors.
     
    R.G. Saunders, Aug 25, 2004
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  5. a note about the above - I had it done at a local independant garage and not
    at the dealer, that probably would have been a much more expensive story.
     
    R.G. Saunders, Aug 25, 2004
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  6. I agree. I had my 30,000 mile checkup and they reported 70% front
    brake wear and ~50% rear break wear, something Hyundaitech seems to
    suggest is not abby normal

    Fred, W8OY
     
    Prefered Customer, Aug 26, 2004
    #6
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