1996 Toyota Camry: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Jan 31, 2005 · Brakes · PA

When ABS brakes are engaged they fail to work. Was driving down a road going about 20 MPH on snow coverd road. Brakes was applied, grinding noise and vibration in the pedal was experienced-the brakes failed to stop the vehicle adequately, it took about 40 feet to stop going at 20mph. This does not happen when ABS is not active.

Filed Feb 12, 2003 · Transmission · IL

1996toyota camry, 5-speed manual trans,problem #1, there is an odd grinding noise coming from the engine compartment, took vehicle to dealer, said it was transaxle but that the problem couldn't be pinpointed until they took it apart. Took the vehicle to a tranmission place for second opinion and was told that there was no problem at all. I had the clutch replaced and the noise went away for a day or two but came back. I have no idea what this noise could be.

Filed Apr 9, 2002 · Brakes · CA

Brakes will make squeaking and grinding noise when applying brakes.

Filed Oct 16, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

Upon starting vehicle at idle speed, the control valve sticks. This problem has been examined by dealership, and consumer has been told that this was normal. *ak brakes experience grinding, squeaking, and vibration, rotors were warped and brake pads were glazed, brakes have been replaced, however problem continues. Consumer states there is a suspension problem that is causing uneven tire wear. Vehicle experiences several engine related problems, motor mounts were weak causing steering wheel vibration, 16 valve seals came apart due to being installed incorrectly, water pump leaked, timing belt failed, valve cover leaked, and cam seal was replaced. Vehicle experienced transmission related problems, right outer axle boot was split and leaking grease, cv boots failed twice, shifter was hard and was making noises, dealer found the shifter lever plate was broken, transmission pan gasket was replaced, there was a clunking noise in the rear when going in reverse. The car jack was missing from the trunk and the antenna was inoperable. Dealer found an open circuit in the battery. Consumer noticed a rattling noise under the right front seat, dealer secured seat slide adjuster hook, temperature gauge did not work properly. Overdrive light was inoperable. Vehicle has experienced several fuel related problems, the egr valve assembly, egr modulator, idler control valve, idle air speed control, distributor o-ring, idler bearing, isc valve, and vacuum switching valve have all been replaced, blue smoke was coming out of the exhaust, dealer cleaned the throttle body, fuel injection, and recalibrated the fuel sensor, vehicle was running rough and stalling due to faulty egr vacuum modulator, dealer stated that the valve would default if there was too much oil added, the valve is too small so it will stick or become clogged up with carbon build up.

Filed Aug 20, 2001 · Brakes · CA

Front brakes make grinding noise when braking.

Filed Apr 17, 2000 · Brakes · OH

When attempting to quickly stop at high speeds (50+ MPH), the front brakes groan/grind and vibrate. This increases stopping distance by a factor of 2 and is unsafe. Pads and rotors where replaced by dealer at my cost but the problem still occurs. Tsbbr002-96 describes the problem but did not help. I believe this is a design flaw with potential of serious injury.

Filed Oct 4, 1999 · Brakes · NY

While driving and trying to make a stopby applying the brakes, vehicle grinds/ squeaks, and there is extended stopping distance.

Filed Sep 2, 1999 · Brakes · UT · crash · 3 injuries

When applying the brakes during high speed , there was grinding noise and the brakes completely locked up, causing the vehicle to spin out of control which resulted in a crash. Manufacturer was contacted about the crash. Vehicle has not been repaired.

Filed Aug 20, 1998 · Brakes · NC

While braking a grinding noise begins experienced with extended stopping distances, replaced pads and rotors however continues to experience same difficulties.

Filed Dec 8, 1997 · Body, Brakes · FL

Brakes make grinding noise and pedal goes to the floor.

Filed Apr 18, 1997 · Brakes, Suspension · CA

Brakes grind when applied due to design flaw..

Filed Mar 31, 1997 · Brakes, Engine · CA

Brakes failed, causing grinding noise.