Sonata 2003 brake noise

Discussion in 'Hyundai Sonata' started by Virtual Cow, Aug 22, 2006.

  1. Virtual Cow

    Virtual Cow Guest

    Hi
    I've got a strange noise coming from the front brakes sort of a rattle or
    rumble like noise and fairly loud.
    This only occurs when applying the brakes hard at higher speeds 100kms to
    120kms.
    The dealer told me it was warped disks so I had pads and disks replaced also
    wheel bearings , the brakes where checked and the problem still occurs.
    Note the car has no ABS so its not the anti skid.
    There is no other noise or vibration when this happens.
    The dealer does not want to test the car over the speed limit and has not
    heard the noise only my limited discription.
    Any ideas ? before I go back to the dealer and get "taken for another ride"
    Thanks
     
    Virtual Cow, Aug 22, 2006
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  2. Virtual Cow

    hyundaitech Guest

    60MPH (100kph) doesn't sound too terribly over the speed limit (if at all).
    If the noise happens consistently at this speed and they refuse to test it
    as such, seek out a place that will.

    Your description sounded like warped rotors to me. Are you sure it's the
    front? Might it be the rear? Has the suspension/steering been checked
    for wear?
     
    hyundaitech, Aug 23, 2006
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  3. Virtual Cow

    Virtual Cow Guest

    Thanks for the reply.
    I also thought it was the rotors also but it was a no fix after they
    replaced them.
    Are the brakes normaly Installed with an Anti Rattle device ? What does it
    look like and would there be any reason they would not install it ?
    I'm almost certain its from the front I feel no vibration or front end noise
    as I said only when applying the brakes hard.
    Yes 100-120 km is not far over the limit I think the dealer is just too lazy
    to take it on the highway.
    As you say I'll take it to another dealer.
     
    Virtual Cow, Aug 24, 2006
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  4. Virtual Cow

    hyundaitech Guest

    The pads should insert onto two pieces of spring metal in each caliper.
    These hold the pads tight and reduce rattle and squeal. There are also
    shims on the back of the pads which help reduce squeal.
     
    hyundaitech, Aug 24, 2006
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