Are brakes on all 4 wheels?
Most modern cars have brakes on all four wheels, operated by a hydraulic system . The brakes may be disc type or drum type. The front brakes play a greater part in stopping the car than the rear ones, because braking throws the car weight forward on to the front wheels.
Which wheels does the handbrake lock?
In most vehicles, the parking brake operates only on the rear wheels, which have reduced traction while braking. The mechanism may be a hand-operated lever, a straight pull handle located near the steering column or a foot-operated pedal located with the other pedals.
Why are my brake calipers locking up on my Santa Fe?
This is not only premature brake wear but this is due to the rear brake calipers locking up. See all problems of the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe . At 32,000 mile the rear driver’s side wheel smelled hot, brake dust residue visible and squealing coming from this driver’s side rear wheel.
Are there any brake problems on the Hyundai Santa Fe?
Hyundai Santa Fe owners have reported 37 problems related to brake disc caliper (under the service brakes category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Hyundai Santa Fe based on all problems reported for the Santa Fe.
What’s the failure mileage on a Hyundai Santa Fe?
The approximate failure mileage was 97,000. Shortly after having a complete brake overhaul (rotors, calipers, pads, shoes, etc) started experiencing the abs/trac control lights randomly coming on and off. Had to mechanic and found no fault issues.
What’s the VIN on a Hyundai Santa Fe?
The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v613000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000. Shortly after having a complete brake overhaul (rotors, calipers, pads, shoes, etc) started experiencing the abs/trac control lights randomly coming on and off.
This is not only premature brake wear but this is due to the rear brake calipers locking up. See all problems of the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe . At 32,000 mile the rear driver’s side wheel smelled hot, brake dust residue visible and squealing coming from this driver’s side rear wheel.
Hyundai Santa Fe owners have reported 37 problems related to brake disc caliper (under the service brakes category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Hyundai Santa Fe based on all problems reported for the Santa Fe.
The approximate failure mileage was 97,000. Shortly after having a complete brake overhaul (rotors, calipers, pads, shoes, etc) started experiencing the abs/trac control lights randomly coming on and off. Had to mechanic and found no fault issues.
The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v613000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000. Shortly after having a complete brake overhaul (rotors, calipers, pads, shoes, etc) started experiencing the abs/trac control lights randomly coming on and off.