Brakes
Antilock system (ABS), parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, rotors, pulsation or vibration, squeaking, brake failure or wear.
What Owners Say
"Usual wear I think. It had been a few years and the brakes needed replacing"
Anonymous, ON (2008 Hyundai Elantra 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Rust build-up so that the calipers did not completely release from the disc"
Anonymous, IL (2008 Hyundai Elantra SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Upper guide pin of Front Right caliper became stuck and caused one of the pads to wear prematurely. Turned out that the guide pin grease dried out. I cleaned and replaced the grease, boots, and pads. Rotors were OK."
Anonymous, NY (2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"rusted"
Anonymous, MA (2008 Hyundai Elantra SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"kept getting stuck"
Anonymous, NY (2008 Hyundai Elantra SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Keep getting stuck and keep needing replacement"
Anonymous, NY (2008 Hyundai Elantra SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"break line broke"
Anonymous, MA (2008 Hyundai Elantra SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"The car is 12 years old and very reliable. I thought it time to have brakes checked. Some servcible wear remained on the pads and rotars but decided it was more convenient to replace the worn parts a little early rather than have to replace them under pressure a few months later."
Anonymous, AL (2008 Hyundai Elantra SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Very expensive repair from dealer"
Anonymous, MA (2008 Hyundai Elantra SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"seems like brakes run out early"
Anonymous, MA (2008 Hyundai Elantra SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"brake pedal went right to the floor"
Anonymous, ON (2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Rear passenger break pad was making a horrible noise so both rear break pads were replaced"
Anonymous, CA (2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Parking brake will not release if engaged."
Anonymous, MD (2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Locked up so that I had to tow car to the car repair shop"
Anonymous, PA (2008 Hyundai Elantra SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"The parking brakes gave up completely"
Rafael N., IL (2008 Hyundai Elantra SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"difficulty keeping it adjusted,functioning and the drum/rotor wears out prematurely"
Keith M., NY (2008 Hyundai Elantra 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"i had to replace the rear rotor and brakes in less than 12000 miles"
Anonymous, OH (2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Put in brakes (as they wear down as expected) and less than 3 months later the rotors has rusted and caused them to engage when not needed. So, had to replace them again"
Lee S., PA (2008 Hyundai Elantra 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"See my comments on the caliper."
Anonymous, NY (2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Failed after 13000 miles.1.5 years after previous replacement"
Tom P., MA (2008 Hyundai Elantra SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"substantial parts of brakes needed replacement"
Anonymous, NY (2008 Hyundai Elantra 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Just usual wear"
Anonymous, ON (2008 Hyundai Elantra 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Rear rotors rusted badly"
Anonymous, MD (2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"They squeaked. Had to be resurfaced"
Rafael N., IL (2008 Hyundai Elantra SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Rotors need replacement rather than being turned because they were rusty"
Anonymous, MD (2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"rear brake rotor/drum wears out to quickly and is difficult to repair and replace"
Keith M., NY (2008 Hyundai Elantra 2.0-L 4 Cyl)
"Vehicle was recalled in April, 2020 because the ABS system could catch on fire."
Anonymous, MA (2008 Hyundai Elantra SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)