I have owned this car for the past 50000 miles and have replaced the left rear caliper 4 times, right rear caliper 2 times. The rear calipers have a problem of sticking cause the rear brake pads to prematurely wear out. It appears that the protective rubber boot will pinch on the caliper and prevent it from releasing, hyundai states this is normal. I have gone through also 4 sets of pads in the rear, and none in the front. As usual the car dealer admits to nothing, and will do nothing to help.
2009 Hyundai Sonata: rotors or pads wearing out early
5 of the 460 complaints about the 2009 Hyundai Sonata describe rotors or pads wearing out early.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 31,300
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Rotors or pads wearing out early by model year
What owners say
Premature wear and replacement was required due to a defect involving the brakes and calipers which may involve defective parts and/or premature corrosion. Brakes and calipers replaced twice in two year period. Rear brake calipers would periodically stick and grind causing brakes to smoke and give off burning smell. Car at times was unsafe to drive due to these problems.
Heard squealing and grinding coming from rear brakes.replaced pads and lubricated pins, now 6/2013 hear the same noise again and this time premature wear of the pads and rotors are warped and falling apart. Also lug nuts are rusted and swollen (this at 45000) just under 14000 after last replacement. I will be taking it to a certified mechanic so the dealership cannot triple charge for work and tell me it is my fault. We'll see how long this repair lasts. Also had the car in for bouncing in the front...had tires rotated and rebalanced and still does it periodically the dealer said nothing wrong with the front end.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a squeaking noise while driving. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic, who performed an inspection. The contact was informed that the rear brakes were prematurely worn due to defective calipers. The brake pads and rotors were replaced. The mechanic repaired the calipers until they were in working condition. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 26,700. The consumer was informed the rear pads and rotors were completely worn due to rust on the rotors even though the front brakes were in good condition. Updated 06/04/12
Rear brakes: rubbing, grinding, premature wear and reduced breaking effectiveness. Replacement of rear rotors and pads were required replacement to pass safety inspection. Dealer informed me that the calipers were not seized or sticking but that dried out lubrication on slides, pins, shims was the cause of the wear.
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No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2009 Hyundai Sonata premature wear
Is rotors or pads wearing out early a common problem on the 2009 Hyundai Sonata?
5 of 460 owner complaints about the 2009 Hyundai Sonata (1%) mention rotors or pads wearing out early. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2009 Hyundai Sonata?
There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2009 Hyundai Sonata
Check engine light 31Grinding brakes 29Jerking 25Stalling 24Engine failure 23Door locks 20Fire or smoke 18Brake failure 13Airbag light 10Headlights 10Ball joint 9Adaptive cruise 8No deployment 8Won't start 7ABS 5Fuel smell 5Loss of power 5Sudden acceleration 5
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