Brakes makes lots of noise
1997 Toyota Camry brakes complaints
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Ongoing problem with the brake system. Anytime vehicle is on an incline vehicle would go foward after releasing the brake pedal. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on three occasions, and condition still unresolved.
Brake pads replaced due to grinding, resulted in right side calipers failing/inside pad grounding into rotor.
While driving the vehicle pulls to the left lane. Also, while braking the vehicle pulls to left which may cause an accident. Been to dealer several, cannot determine problem. In addition, when the window is wet the occupant cannot see through the window. Please provide details.
When brakes are applied, mostly in wet weather conditions, vehicle does not want to stop. Also brakes make growling noises when brakes are applied. In addition, vehicle has visual problems; headrest , blocks view when looking out of rear window. Problem is with all 4 headrests. Headrest are too wide and high. Possible design flaw. Dealers are aware the problem. Please provide any further deatails.
Brake pads wear prematurely. This is a commom problem for 1996-1998 model camrys.
When the brakes were applied at a force, not slow stopping, the brakes would make a loud noise, speed at approximately 35 MPH. Dealer contacted and stated it was normal ABS brake noise, and cannot duplicate the problem.
While applying the brakes there is a grinding sound. Dealer has been contacted.
Intermittently when brakes are applied there is a loud grinding noise coming from the front brakes, restuling in extended stopping distance. The dealer has inspected vehicle twice.
Consumer experiencing brake problem when vehicle brake system get hot. Vehilce would make a scrapping sound ; dealer notified and informed consumer that nothing could be found, and that was a normal condition for new brakes.
Brakes make a loud ginding, rumbling noise for even moderate braking. It feels like there is a loss of brake efficiency when this happens.
Brakes make a grinding noise and fail to work properly. The pads were replaced once and cleaned a second time and are currently making more noise.
When applying the brakes the pedal went most of the way down and there was a thumping sound. Dealer has replaced the pads and the rotors. Has been to dealer 5 times.
Brake problems; when applying the brakes there is a grinding noise. The rotors and the pads have been replaced twice since purchasing vehicle in june of 1997. The pads and rotors are being replaced a 3rd time by dealer.
Brakes failed during a collision. Air bag did not inflate properly resulting in injuries.
Abs brakes failed several times, once resulting in a collision.
When driving the vehicle the brakes went out and then caught on fire in the engine compartment. The vehicle has been totalled.
Abs would not stop completely causing accident
Brake pads making grinding noise.
While driving vehicle about 40 to 45 MPH when the consumer stepped on the brake pedal, the brakes sounded like grinding metal to metal. Dealer had said: the problem had been reported more the one time, but manufacturer had not recalled this problem. Manufacturer not contacted.
No deployment of air bags during vehicle collision caused injury to both driver and passenger.
Noisy ABS brakes.
Brake system failed as a result of contaminated brake fluid.
While driving & had applied the brakes, a loud, grinding noise could be heard. Took it back to dealer & informed nothing was wrong 1st time. The 2nd time noise heard, was informed a crack developed in front brakes & it was repaired. The 3rd time, noise heard again & again the mechanic said nothing was wrong.
Brake calipers failed.
Front end makes a terrible grinding noise upon applying brakes at relatively low speeds.
When applying ABS brakes and coming to full stops, brakes have a loud grinding noise. The noise is intermittent.
Whenever the brakes were applied, vehicle would not stop right away. Would make a grinding noise each time brakes are applied. Talked to dealer & manufacturer, but nothing will be done.
When consumer comes to a stop brakes grind. Mechanic has told her after 4 times, in for repair, that is normal. Consumer states metal to metal grinding is not normal.
Owner claims that the car has loud sounds coming from the brake area when brakes are applied, it affects the way the car stops.
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