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.
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.
What makes a Santafe have a bad brake job?
The one brake job I did on a SantaFe was at about 28K (fronts) was very easy to do. You either have a bad Master Cylinder, Power brake unit or a vacuum leak. The Master Cylinder is what transforms your foot pressure to the brakes on your car.
Is the brake pedal on my Santa Fe working?
I have a 2001 Santa Fe. I have had problems recently with the brake pedal. It usually happens when it is cold and on initial startup. The brake pedal only presses down slightly, therefore only working slightly, and can take MANY attempts to press down normally. I have had the brakes inspected and said to be fine.
What kind of brake issue does my Santa Fe have?
My 05 Santa Fe has a brake issue. The pedal depresses almost to the floor, very soft, before the vehicle stops. I replaced the left front caliper and noticed I have no brake fluid pressure on that side. I jacked the vehicle up and all other wheels stop rotating when the brake is depressed.
How do I change the pedal on my Santa Fe?
DOT3 or DOT4 2. Connect a clear plastic tube to the wheel cylinder bleeder plug and insert the other end of the tube into a half filled clear plastic bottle. 3. Connect the Hi-Scan (Pro) to the Data Link Connector located underneath the dash panel. 4. Select and operate according to the instructions on the Hi-Scan (Pro) screen.
Where is the ABS button on my Santa Fe?
Connect the Hi-Scan (Pro) to the Data Link Connector located underneath the dash panel. 4. Select and operate according to the instructions on the Hi-Scan (Pro) screen. You must obey the maximum operating time of the ABS motor with the Hi-Scan (Pro) to prevent the motor pump from burning.
What’s the best way to clean a Santafe?
Park your SantaFe and turn the engine off. Place the car in Neutral and take off the parking brake (the car should start to roll down the incline). Press the brake (it should feel normal, very little pressure like when you normally drive). Press the break maybe 10 more times and you will use up all the left over vacuum in the lines.
When did the Santa Fe brake caliper get stuck?
Purchased used vehicle in March of 2013 at 32700 miles. 4 mos later at 43000 miles rear brakes began grinding severely. Took it to the dealer and they informed me the rear caliper got stuck/froze and the grinding damaged the rotor.
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.
Why does my car’s brake pedal vibrate so much?
Brake Pad Issue. However, if pads are contaminated with oil, dirt, or other substance, then it causes brake pedal vibrates during the clamping of brake pads onto the rotor. Besides this, the wrapped, damaged, or excessively worn pads can also be one of the causes of brake pedal vibration.
What are the brake pads on a Hyundai Santa Fe?
Found that the driver’s side rear outside brake pad was worn down to metal. Driver’s side inside pad and passenger rear pads, both inside and out were fine with hardly any wear on them. . Hyundai dealer said it is normal for rear disc pad to wear this uneven and for caliper’s to stick on causing this.
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 problems with the Hyundai Santa Fe?
See all problems of the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe . There is a rear caliper recall on Hyundai santafe 2011 manufactured Sep. 28 – Nov. 25 2010 , my vehicle is manufactured in this time frame – Nov. 16. 2010 and have the exact same problem as described in the recall but the Hyundai reps refused the repair because my VIN is not on the “list”?
What to do when your brake pedal is vibrating?
Once the brake pads become thin or there is scarring or crack on the face of rotor then, getting the vehicle to nearest service station would help resolve the issue of vibrating pedal.