Hyundai XG low mileage brake replacement

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!

 

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.

 

Just to clarify, 28k for front pads is not unreasonable. 28k for rear pads
is suspect.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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