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Contact stated the rotors warped every 5,000-6,000 miles, . the rotors have been turned and have been replaced. The master cylinder has also been replaced. The service mechanic said that when the brakes were hot and water was applied to the brakes the rotors warped. The service manager suggested buying another brand of rotors.
The contact owns a 2000 Kia Sportage. The contact states that she has had to replace the rotors, pads, and bearings twice on the vehicle. She did regular maintenance on her vehicle. The mechanic told her that it was a problem with Kia because of the brakes failing. The first time she had to replace the parts was on August 20 2002. She has had to replace them again on May 16, 2005.
Rotors and pads were replaced every 10,000 miles. The last time vehicle was repaired the rotors/pads and calipers were replaced. Consumer stated brakes were replaced three times. Dealer claimed there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. Also dealer replaced left and right axles.
Car purchased new, Nov 2000. Now has 29K miles. Has had brakes, pads & rotors replaced twice because of excessive wear and pulsating when stopping. Done by dealer, who said common problem with the brakes on "these small cars". now needs replaced again; doing same thing as before. Also loses brake fluid, 1/2 pint every few weeks. Now just had left front bearing siezed up; pulled car to left into oncoming lane of traffic (no impact with other vehicles). Dealer replaced both front axles, spindles, bearings, etc., but denies this is common problem. However, checking other complaints on record, find both brakes and the bearings problem are evidently very common.
I have had the brake rotors repalced or resurfaced 4 times now. Vehicle has recurring problem of brake pulsation due to warped rotors. Originally I was told the rotors were defective and Kia was replacing all rotors. Now after several attempts to repair I am told this is not a defect but "normal wear". I believe the front braking system is sub-standard and is prone to overheating which causes warping.
- Altamonte Springs, FL, USA
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