Perhaps it has to do with the antilock brakes?
By the way...Any electric problems?
IT IS NOT antilock brakes, on mine it was that I needed brakes.I replaced the pads and had the rotors cut. No problem since then.
Now the steering wheel shakes between 65 and 75mph but I don't think that's the brakes.
Dave
AnswerWhen your braking at higher speeds there is much more heat generated within the brake system. It can get so hot that brake rotors will temporarily warp until cooled, giving you the vibration while braking. I strongly recommend replacing the rotors, not machining them. IF you make them thinner, the are even less likely to be able to dissapate heat and you will be back in the same boat all over again. Put new pads on at the same time for 2 reasons. One the old ones will not mate up accuratly to the new rotors and give less surface area for stopping causing a longer braking distance. Second, the beating the pads that from the pulsation that you are putting them through will comprimise their integrity. In Dave's case the higher speed vibration is likely attributed to a wheel balance problem.My owners manual says 750# w/o trailer brakes, and 1500# w/trailer brakes.
check for vacum leak
Get your brakes checked. It can be something simple, or it can mean impending doom.
quoted $300 for front brake pads, figure I can do no own for less
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According to Edmunds (http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/list/top10/102426/article.html) the 2004 Hyundai Elantra can tow 3,086 pounds with trailer brakes, and 1,000 without. The article does not specify which powertrain is equipped. The third generation of Hyundai Elantra design spans from 2001 to 2006, and may likely have similar mechanical qualities. For further information, try contacting Hyundai directly at 1-800-633-5151.
Many dealers charge any where from $210 - $350. It all depends on the rotors, if they can be machined then it will be toward the lower end.
Try checking your owner's manual. Non-@sshole answer: 1000 lbs. without trailer brakes, 2000 lbs. with.
The front brakes and rotors on a 92 Hyundai excel need to function properly to insure that the car stops quickly. A front brake problem can cause an accident or personal injury.
We own a 2001 elantra. We baught it new and have put119 ,000 miles on it. We have replaced the timing belt. Hyundai replaced th engine carriage and rocker arms because we live in the rust belt. Hyundai paid for that. Nothing other than tires and brakes.
prob a broken belt in one of the front tires
To adjust the rear drum brakes on a Hyundai Elantra, first, ensure the vehicle is safely elevated and secured. Remove the rear wheel and drum to access the brake assembly. Use a brake spoon or flathead screwdriver to turn the adjustment wheel located at the bottom of the brake assembly; turn it until the shoes are snug against the drum but can still rotate freely. Finally, reassemble the components and check the brake feel before driving.