The braking system has been a problem every since I bought the car. It makes a lot of noise. Sometimes grinds and vibrate. I have had it to the dealer 4 times for this problem. They have done work to them once. They tell me every is to code. On friday october22, 1999 they failed on me. Dealer says because the can not duplicate the problem they can not fix it. They cant find anything. The vehicle is not safe.
1997 Toyota Camry brakes complaints
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Wheels locked up on two occasions; one on a stop, and the other on a wet pavement. Also noticed grinding sound coming from front wheels. Vehicle hesitateing while stopping. Dealer / manufacturer notified.
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When the brakes were applied the pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
Upon depressing the brake pedal, consumer noticed a loud grinding noise coming from the front end. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced parts. Problem still occurs.
Brakes pulse when pressing pedal. Problem still occurred after taking to the dealer to replace brake pads.
Brakes keeps grinding as if it was metal to metal , causing front end to vibrate and extended stopping distance.
Ever since I purchased this car in 1997 the front disc brakes have made a groaning sound and slipped during hard braking. I took the car in at 20,000 miles and was told that this was an inherent problem with the brakes on these vehicles and nothing could be done about it. I just checked with the dealer to have a brake job (at 34,500 miles) and was told that this problem was widespread with these vehicles. Apparently the metallic disc brake pads just do this. Toyota is offering free repairs (for example see web page http://www.symespasadena.com/symes1.htm) for this problem, but only by replacing the metallic brake pads with ones that are so soft that the brakes only last for about 8,000 miles. This is a potentially serious problem, this is the most widely sold car in the country. The defective brakes do not just make a noise, they slip and fail to grab when hard-braking the vehicle.
Defective braking system, causing a grinding noise and extended stopping distance. Dealer had to replace brakes set 4 times. Please provide further information.
Brakes make a grinding noise and do not work properly, also front shock absorber were installedmexhaust front pipe was installed.*adj
Vehicle expriencing ongoing problem with brake system squeaking while stopping or making a turn. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on two occasions for repair and parts replacement. But squeaking still occurs. Seeking the federal safety agency help in this matter.
While braking vehicle makes a grinding noise, and there is extended stopping distance which may cause an accident. Also, dealer replaced brake pads and rotated the rotors, but problem still exists. Please provide further information and VIN#.
Brakes pads wore too fast, and the replacement wore too. Yh
Brakes failed causing excessive amount of noise. Yh
Brakes failed. Yh
Rear wheel cylinder brake kit repair. Yh
Front brakes failure caused rubbing noise when wheels were turning. Yh
Brake calipers failed.
Brakes failed.
Brakes makes squeaking noise. Yh
Front brakes and rotors make vibration noise. Yh
Fuel sender failed. Yh
Antilock brakes make noise when used. Nlm
Brakes making a lound grinding noise. Nlm
Brakes make noise. Yh
I still have the same brake problem and uneven stopping power/grind.
Had foot firmly on brake, changed gear from park to reverse, and while foot was still on brake the car started rolling and continued to roll until it hit a tree.
The front brakes make noise and produce a grinding sound when applied with normal pressure. The dealer stated that toyota knows of the problem but can't fix it. My regular mechanic has had other complaints with toyotas from his customers. I can't understand why it can't be fixed. 2) on my 25,000 mile service I could not have my back tires rotated because they were cupped. I was told this is because of weak shocks on the car. My wife who weighs 100 pounds is the one who drives this car 85% of the time and with my two kids the total weight is less that 300 pounds. I noticed that the car would bottom out but did not expect to have poorly performing shocks. I am very dissatisfied with these two problems to the point that I wonder where else toyota cut corners on quality. If this report is going to toyota, please pass on that the chances of this consumer buying another one of their products is zero. Also, the chances of a bad referral is highly probable. At the minimum, it is better than toyota coming up with a solution to a known problem.
Consumer experiencing ongoing problem with front brakes. Whenever brakes are applied the brakes sound as if it is metal to metal grinding. Vehicle inspected, and brakes pads have been replaced three times, and condition still a occurs.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with anti-lock brake system. When applying brakes, it makes a loud chattering noise. Vehicle has been serviced 3 times for brake problems since the vehicle was purchased feb/97. The manufacturer has not been contacted.
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