breaks for an 02 accent

[illusion123a]

Hi again,
I went to my dealer for some work, and they told me that i need new break pads. In an effort to save money i am going to a local garage to get the work done, is there any type of break pad that should be used for my car? or anyother specific things i should request. Also my car at about 40k on it is it too soon for pads?

[lowsonoma1999]

Originally Posted by illusion123a

Hi again,
I went to my dealer for some work, and they told me that i need new break pads. In an effort to save money i am going to a local garage to get the work done, is there any type of break pad that should be used for my car? or anyother specific things i should request. Also my car at about 40k on it is it too soon for pads?

40k miles is about right on brake pads for the Accent. I recommend putting Hyundai pads back on it though. Almost all aftermarket pads are going to squeel on that car.

[tibby01]

40k for an accent seems like it might be a little soon, but its best to be safe.

ever thought giving something like this a try? its very easy. all you need are a couple sockets, something to jack your car up, a c-clamp, and a special brake tool you can get from an auto parts store. i can post a picture of the tool if you need.

it would be a great first thing to do to your car, and would save you a little money.

[illusion123a]

Actually i have thought about doing this, well with the help of my dad. He has replaced the brake pads, and even rotors on all my cars in high school (he did this alot, i loved driving fast and thus stopping fast when i was first driving)

[illusion123a]

Hello, when it rains it pours...
my little accent treated me soo good for the first 35k, then now i have all these little problems, i really think that getting in my accident in april has messed my car up (note some asshole ran a stop sign)
Anyways now that that vent is over with, I got new brake pads today and paid about 120, which is fine i know ithis is something that happens, but i was also told that both my my rear wheel clynders are leaking, and that my total would have jumpped to $375, so i called my hyundai dealer and found out that this part is under warrenty, so big relief i dont have to pay! But it got mt thinking i took my car in last week to get the light problem finially fixed (the 3rd time my car was in for this), and i had them also check my left break light becasue it was not always working (my boyfirned drives behind me to work in case you were wondering how i knew this). they told me its becasue my pads were low, and that was causing brake fluid build up and thus my light not to come on. so being the "tight ass that i am" i took my car to a local dealer to save money, and they told me about the leaking clindyer.
I do have an appointment tomorrow to have the leak fixed, but i am MAD becasue either they did not notice the leak or they did not tell me, and if i would have gotten the pads done at the hyundai dealership, they might not have even fixed it and i would have never known about this problem until my brakes go out or something major happened.
What causes a leeking break cylinder anyway? I have about 40 k on my car (closer to 39 actually) and its only 2 years old.
sorry this is long i am just pissed, thank GOd i bought the extra warrenty and now have 10 year bumper to bumper i have a feeling that i will need it

[illusion123a]

Also will they need to bleed the brakes at all?

[tibby01]

im guessing the brake cylinder you are talking about is the piston in the caliper. a leaky one can be caused by a bad seal between the caliper and the piston. the seal kit is only like 20 dollars from hyundai. if they change out the seals, yes they will need to bleed the brake system.