05 Elantra GLS 5-Door, Rear brake pads wore out at 14K miles
 

Anyone else ever run into a problem where their rear brake pads wore
out at 14K miles? I mean all four worn all the way down. This is not
an issue with one side of a caliper hanging, nor did the dealer find
anything wrong with the calipers.

It's my wife's car and she does do a lot of city driving but the front
pads have hardly been used (10/32" remaining, new pads measure between
11&12/32") and the rear ones are shot. The dealer I took it too turned
the rotors (under warranty) and replaced the pads (at my expense of
course) and said they didn't see anything mechanically wrong and to
bring it back in another 3-4K for them to take a look at it.

Looking for any info I can relay to the dealer to tell them to look for
if anyone has come across this problem. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Re: 05 Elantra GLS 5-Door, Rear brake pads wore out at 14K miles
 

05and06elantra wrote:
> Anyone else ever run into a problem where their rear brake pads wore
> out at 14K miles? I mean all four worn all the way down. This is not
> an issue with one side of a caliper hanging, nor did the dealer find
> anything wrong with the calipers.
>
> It's my wife's car and she does do a lot of city driving but the front
> pads have hardly been used (10/32" remaining, new pads measure between
> 11&12/32") and the rear ones are shot. The dealer I took it too turned
> the rotors (under warranty) and replaced the pads (at my expense of
> course) and said they didn't see anything mechanically wrong and to
> bring it back in another 3-4K for them to take a look at it.
>
> Looking for any info I can relay to the dealer to tell them to look for
> if anyone has come across this problem. Any help would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks!

I've seen this before. It happens when you drive with the parking
brake on.

- Mooron

Re: 05 Elantra GLS 5-Door, Rear brake pads wore out at 14K miles
 

05and06elantra wrote:
> Anyone else ever run into a problem where their rear brake pads wore
> out at 14K miles? I mean all four worn all the way down. This is not
> an issue with one side of a caliper hanging, nor did the dealer find
> anything wrong with the calipers.
>
> It's my wife's car and she does do a lot of city driving but the front
> pads have hardly been used (10/32" remaining, new pads measure between
> 11&12/32") and the rear ones are shot. The dealer I took it too turned
> the rotors (under warranty) and replaced the pads (at my expense of
> course) and said they didn't see anything mechanically wrong and to
> bring it back in another 3-4K for them to take a look at it.
>
> Looking for any info I can relay to the dealer to tell them to look for
> if anyone has come across this problem. Any help would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks!

I've seen this before. It happens when you drive with the parking
brake on.

- Mooron

Re: 05 Elantra GLS 5-Door, Rear brake pads wore out at 14K miles
 

05and06elantra wrote:
> Anyone else ever run into a problem where their rear brake pads wore
> out at 14K miles? I mean all four worn all the way down. This is not
> an issue with one side of a caliper hanging, nor did the dealer find
> anything wrong with the calipers.
>
> It's my wife's car and she does do a lot of city driving but the front
> pads have hardly been used (10/32" remaining, new pads measure between
> 11&12/32") and the rear ones are shot. The dealer I took it too turned
> the rotors (under warranty) and replaced the pads (at my expense of
> course) and said they didn't see anything mechanically wrong and to
> bring it back in another 3-4K for them to take a look at it.
>
> Looking for any info I can relay to the dealer to tell them to look for
> if anyone has come across this problem. Any help would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks!

I've seen this before. It happens when you drive with the parking
brake on.

- Mooron

Re: 05 Elantra GLS 5-Door, Rear brake pads wore out at 14K miles
 

If your wife is like my wife, tell her she needs to take the
parking brake off when she drives.


"05and06elantra" <gnaledge@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1148395924.887715.62970@j55g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> Anyone else ever run into a problem where their rear brake pads wore
> out at 14K miles? I mean all four worn all the way down. This is not
> an issue with one side of a caliper hanging, nor did the dealer find
> anything wrong with the calipers.
>
> It's my wife's car and she does do a lot of city driving but the front
> pads have hardly been used (10/32" remaining, new pads measure between
> 11&12/32") and the rear ones are shot. The dealer I took it too turned
> the rotors (under warranty) and replaced the pads (at my expense of
> course) and said they didn't see anything mechanically wrong and to
> bring it back in another 3-4K for them to take a look at it.
>
> Looking for any info I can relay to the dealer to tell them to look for
> if anyone has come across this problem. Any help would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks!
>

Re: 05 Elantra GLS 5-Door, Rear brake pads wore out at 14K miles
 

If your wife is like my wife, tell her she needs to take the
parking brake off when she drives.


"05and06elantra" <gnaledge@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1148395924.887715.62970@j55g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> Anyone else ever run into a problem where their rear brake pads wore
> out at 14K miles? I mean all four worn all the way down. This is not
> an issue with one side of a caliper hanging, nor did the dealer find
> anything wrong with the calipers.
>
> It's my wife's car and she does do a lot of city driving but the front
> pads have hardly been used (10/32" remaining, new pads measure between
> 11&12/32") and the rear ones are shot. The dealer I took it too turned
> the rotors (under warranty) and replaced the pads (at my expense of
> course) and said they didn't see anything mechanically wrong and to
> bring it back in another 3-4K for them to take a look at it.
>
> Looking for any info I can relay to the dealer to tell them to look for
> if anyone has come across this problem. Any help would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks!
>

Re: 05 Elantra GLS 5-Door, Rear brake pads wore out at 14K miles
 

If your wife is like my wife, tell her she needs to take the
parking brake off when she drives.


"05and06elantra" <gnaledge@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1148395924.887715.62970@j55g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> Anyone else ever run into a problem where their rear brake pads wore
> out at 14K miles? I mean all four worn all the way down. This is not
> an issue with one side of a caliper hanging, nor did the dealer find
> anything wrong with the calipers.
>
> It's my wife's car and she does do a lot of city driving but the front
> pads have hardly been used (10/32" remaining, new pads measure between
> 11&12/32") and the rear ones are shot. The dealer I took it too turned
> the rotors (under warranty) and replaced the pads (at my expense of
> course) and said they didn't see anything mechanically wrong and to
> bring it back in another 3-4K for them to take a look at it.
>
> Looking for any info I can relay to the dealer to tell them to look for
> if anyone has come across this problem. Any help would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks!
>

Re: 05 Elantra GLS 5-Door, Rear brake pads wore out at 14K miles
 

Well, that's not the case in this situation. And it's my understanding
(though I may be wrong) that the parking brake only enages the rear
driver's side brake. Therefore, this would not explain the same wear
on the passenger's side. My intial thought was that maybe the parking
brake wasn't releasing completely, but if my assumption is correct
about the parking brake only engaging one set of brakes, that
eliminates that as a possiblity as well.

Re: 05 Elantra GLS 5-Door, Rear brake pads wore out at 14K miles
 

Well, that's not the case in this situation. And it's my understanding
(though I may be wrong) that the parking brake only enages the rear
driver's side brake. Therefore, this would not explain the same wear
on the passenger's side. My intial thought was that maybe the parking
brake wasn't releasing completely, but if my assumption is correct
about the parking brake only engaging one set of brakes, that
eliminates that as a possiblity as well.

Re: 05 Elantra GLS 5-Door, Rear brake pads wore out at 14K miles
 

Well, that's not the case in this situation. And it's my understanding
(though I may be wrong) that the parking brake only enages the rear
driver's side brake. Therefore, this would not explain the same wear
on the passenger's side. My intial thought was that maybe the parking
brake wasn't releasing completely, but if my assumption is correct
about the parking brake only engaging one set of brakes, that
eliminates that as a possiblity as well.

Re: 05 Elantra GLS 5-Door, Rear brake pads wore out at 14K miles
 

05and06elantra wrote:
> Well, that's not the case in this situation. And it's my understanding
> (though I may be wrong) that the parking brake only enages the rear
> driver's side brake. Therefore, this would not explain the same wear
> on the passenger's side. My intial thought was that maybe the parking
> brake wasn't releasing completely, but if my assumption is correct
> about the parking brake only engaging one set of brakes, that
> eliminates that as a possiblity as well.
>
Don't be so sure. I just checked the online service manual on Hyundai
Webtech and the parking brake definitely works on BOTH rear wheels. For
that matter, I've never heard of a car that only used one wheel.
Remember, in addition to it's parking duties, this is the emergency
brake that you're supposed to use in case of a hydraulic failure in the
main brake system.

Re: 05 Elantra GLS 5-Door, Rear brake pads wore out at 14K miles
 

05and06elantra wrote:
> Well, that's not the case in this situation. And it's my understanding
> (though I may be wrong) that the parking brake only enages the rear
> driver's side brake. Therefore, this would not explain the same wear
> on the passenger's side. My intial thought was that maybe the parking
> brake wasn't releasing completely, but if my assumption is correct
> about the parking brake only engaging one set of brakes, that
> eliminates that as a possiblity as well.
>
Don't be so sure. I just checked the online service manual on Hyundai
Webtech and the parking brake definitely works on BOTH rear wheels. For
that matter, I've never heard of a car that only used one wheel.
Remember, in addition to it's parking duties, this is the emergency
brake that you're supposed to use in case of a hydraulic failure in the
main brake system.

Re: 05 Elantra GLS 5-Door, Rear brake pads wore out at 14K miles
 

05and06elantra wrote:
> Well, that's not the case in this situation. And it's my understanding
> (though I may be wrong) that the parking brake only enages the rear
> driver's side brake. Therefore, this would not explain the same wear
> on the passenger's side. My intial thought was that maybe the parking
> brake wasn't releasing completely, but if my assumption is correct
> about the parking brake only engaging one set of brakes, that
> eliminates that as a possiblity as well.
>
Don't be so sure. I just checked the online service manual on Hyundai
Webtech and the parking brake definitely works on BOTH rear wheels. For
that matter, I've never heard of a car that only used one wheel.
Remember, in addition to it's parking duties, this is the emergency
brake that you're supposed to use in case of a hydraulic failure in the
main brake system.

Re: 05 Elantra GLS 5-Door, Rear brake pads wore out at 14K miles
 

On 23 May 2006 07:52:04 -0700, "05and06elantra" <gnaledge@gmail.com> wrote:


>Looking for any info I can relay to the dealer to tell them to look for
>if anyone has come across this problem. Any help would be appreciated.

Check the proportioning valve. (I assume it has one!). The function of this
valve is to reduce braking pressure on the rear brakes. That's because the
rear wheels are much easier to lock under hard braking than the front
brakes. It's possible that computer control/ABS have supplanted the
proportioning valve. I haven't been under a new car to check, thank
goodness. :)

Meanwhile, you can jack up each rear wheel and give it a spin. They should
spin freely, or perhaps with a slight intermittent light rub. (Even
near-perfect rotors usually have .0005-.001 runout, and can rub a little bit
in spots.) If the pads rub hard enough to prevent a full spin or 2, you
have a problem.
--
Bob

Re: 05 Elantra GLS 5-Door, Rear brake pads wore out at 14K miles
 

On 23 May 2006 07:52:04 -0700, "05and06elantra" <gnaledge@gmail.com> wrote:


>Looking for any info I can relay to the dealer to tell them to look for
>if anyone has come across this problem. Any help would be appreciated.

Check the proportioning valve. (I assume it has one!). The function of this
valve is to reduce braking pressure on the rear brakes. That's because the
rear wheels are much easier to lock under hard braking than the front
brakes. It's possible that computer control/ABS have supplanted the
proportioning valve. I haven't been under a new car to check, thank
goodness. :)

Meanwhile, you can jack up each rear wheel and give it a spin. They should
spin freely, or perhaps with a slight intermittent light rub. (Even
near-perfect rotors usually have .0005-.001 runout, and can rub a little bit
in spots.) If the pads rub hard enough to prevent a full spin or 2, you
have a problem.
--
Bob