A grinding noise occurs within the ABS braking system. Dealer states the brakes are working properly. However, a part is being manufactured to remedy the grinding. Also on one occasion when applying the brakes in normal conditions, the pedal traveled to the floor , causing extended stopping distance.
1997 Toyota Camry brakes complaints
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Quite noisy, making rumbling noises and grabbing, when braked with any sort of force, due to poor material in both ft disc brake pads which had been flaking the brakes required that the ft pads be replaced, in addition, ft rotors replaced since the loose material had apparently been cutting into the surface of the rotors.
Upon applying brakes hears a noise coming from right front passenger's side. Both toyota and dealer were contacted, they claim that noise is normal for 1997 toyota camrys.
While driving vehicle on the road about 40-45 MPH with about 4 vehicles in front of the comsumer when he saw the vehicles stop, and comsumer tried to stop by stepping on brake pedal, but could not stop it on time and smashed front of vehicle or rearended. Air bags did not deploy during the accident. The shop said it was nothing wrong with the system.
Could hear grinding noise when applying brakes at 40mph; took to dealer & mechanic took for test drive; had same problem; had calipers, pads & rotors replaced. Problem still exists.
The brakes on vehicle are grinding. The grinding started around 800 miles. Manufacturer will be contacted.
When applying the ABS brakes in any type of weather or speed, the brakes make a grinding noise and there is extended stopping distance. Please provide details.
Calipers and pads have been replaced 4 times vehicle still continues to have braking prolems, cause unknown. Dealer cannot fix it.
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