2006 Hyundai Elantra Consumer Discussions

Hyundai Elantra Brake Issues

Re: WARNING TO ALL 2006 and Newer Hyundai Owners [Bad08Sonata]

Written by: backy on Jan 02, 2009 06:40 AM

Well, that is off topic but it's only a "new" car to me.... it's a 2005 model. But it looks and drives like new with new rubber, was about the same price if not a little less than a used Elantra with six airbags and ABS, has CD and cassette (I still have a lot of those), and it's a Certified car (2-year warranty) plus I was able to get 6 more years of bumper-to-bumper warranty ... Read More...

Re: WARNING TO ALL 2006 and Newer Hyundai Owners [Bad08Sonata]

Written by: backy on Jan 01, 2009 06:28 PM

My son is out and about with the Elantra, I'll have to get back to you on that one. I just know that when I was last in the car in my driveway and used the parking brake, it went up a LOT farther than it ever did before, I think more than 7 clicks but I don't recall just how many. I am not sure the brake has ever been adjusted in the nearly 5 years I've had the car. I don't drive that ... Read More...

Re: WARNING TO ALL 2006 and Newer Hyundai Owners [backy]

Written by: Bad08Sonata on Jan 01, 2009 05:53 PM

Just like you said, 196n/20Kg/44lbs. seems to be standard or at least a typical spec for Hyundais car with the pull type parking brake lever. The "weak link" ... doing it by feel it not accurate... hence that's why there is a spec of 196N/20 Kg/44Lbs for these newer hyundai vehicles. One techs feels right, might be over tight (MY CASE... BRAKE DRAG for 13 months)... ... Read More...

Re: WARNING TO ALL 2006 and Newer Hyundai Owners [Bad08Sonata]

Written by: backy on Jan 01, 2009 02:37 PM

The 196N/20 kg/44 lbs. seems to be a standard or at least typical spec for cars with pull-handle parking brakes like on most Hyundais. So I am kind of curious what could be the negative impact of a service tech simply pulling up on the brake lever with reasonable force, up to 7 clicks, and if the failure to use a push/pull gauge at that step is in fact the "weak link" in ... Read More...

Re: WARNING TO ALL 2006 and Newer Hyundai Owners [schukanuoslady]

Written by: Bad08Sonata on Dec 31, 2008 01:41 AM

Here are the official online links for the repair and component location for your 08 Elantra Parking brake issues. Component Location http://www.hmaservice.com/viewer/content.asp?vehicletype=Passenger&mfrcode=HY&ar- ea=HMA&langcode=ENG&modelid=HD13&modelyr=2008&mmctype=en&mmcid=25&group=SHOP&vie- wtype=&cat1=2008+%3E+G+2%2E0+CVVT&contentssize=655&firstnodedesc=Brake+System&si- ... Read More...

Re: WARNING TO ALL 2006 and Newer Hyundai Owners [Bad08Sonata]

Written by: schukanuoslady on Dec 30, 2008 07:28 AM

I have a 2008 Elantra GLS automatic which I purchased on June 5, 2008. My hubby got one at the same date and time due to the good bargain we got. ($13,995). I was looking for a new vehicle due to losing my Toyota Taco to a recall that it was taken off the road and junked. And since I couldn't afford a new Toyota Taco and my legs were too long for the Toyota cars, this is why I ... Read More...

Re: WARNING TO ALL 2006 and Newer Hyundai Owners [Bad08Sonata]

Written by: backy on Dec 30, 2008 06:12 AM

Keep in mind that the trade-in value is considerably less than the retail value, since the dealer needs to make some profit on the sale. However, in the past couple of weeks I have seen several 2008 Sonata GLSes within 25 miles of me with I4 and AT, some with the moonroof package, with between 20-40k miles for just under $11k retail. So your dealer's estimate for trade-in ... Read More...

Re: WARNING TO ALL 2006 and Newer Hyundai Owners [Bad08Sonata]

Written by: backy on Dec 29, 2008 08:32 PM

What is different in the design of the parking brake of the 2001-2006 Elantra (which I have) and the 2007+ Elantra (which is one of the subjects of your warning)? I am not sure where to find an "online manual" with details on inspecting, adjusting, and repairing the parking brake on my Elantra. If you happen to know such a link, could you please post it? I don't think ... Read More...

Re: WARNING TO ALL 2006 and Newer Hyundai Owners [Bad08Sonata]

Written by: backy on Dec 28, 2008 06:51 PM

Can you please provide more details? For example, your warning is for all Hyundais made after 2006 with a pull lever parking brake. Why is it specific to 2007 and later Hyundais? Was there a general design change Hyundai made on parking brakes on all of its cars, and specifically the Elantra, starting with the 2007 MY? I own a 2004 Elantra GT with a pull lever parking ... Read More...

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Written by: pat on Dec 28, 2008 10:40 AM

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