Hynudai brakes

[larry_krasner]

The rear brakes on my 2001 XG-300 went at *28,500* miles, not just the pads but also the rotors -- a $350 surprise. There was no warning of the wearing, just a slight rubbing noise I heard less than 40 miles before I brought the car in for inspection. I have always gotten 40,00-45,000 miles per set of brakes on my Fords and Chevys, so that really burned me.

The service desk at the dealer said it was *normal* for the rear brakes to go at around that mileage, even though I do almost all highway driving, not city bumper-to-bumper wear. He said the front brakes were "over 50%". He also said the car does *not* have the "chirping warning" most cars have. (Although some literature I picked up at another dealership said they do have the "chirpers.")

I brought the car back 2,000 miles later for its 30,000 mile maintenance program and then they said the front brakes were gone and need to be replaced, just pads not rotors. Another $150 surprise. When I asked how over 50% of the brakes could be worn in 2,000 miles, I couldn’t get a straight answer.

I think $500 for brake repairs for 3,000 miles indicates a problem with the design, parts and/or installation, but, of course, the dealer denies everything. Anyone out there have similar problems or knowledge of Hyundai brakes?

Thanks!