I went to Brake Masters yesterday cause of a squeaking sound coming from the rear of the vehicle took in for rear brake drums to be looked at … the call I received from the shop told me the squeak was in the front and that the brake pads needed to be replaced and the rotors turned that the rear brakes were fine.

I had them do everything they recommended and they saved the old parts, but when I drove it home I still hear the noise I brought it in for.Squeaking sound in the rear when coming to a stop at slow speed. I look at the brake pads they gave to me and can’t tell if they needed to be replaced, and I’m really concerned about the noise cause it wasn’t doing that noise 2 weeks ago.

On the paperwork “the rear brakes are said to be at 5/32 drums appear ok at this time, rear brakes out of adjustment. Tech conferred squeak in front front pads at 4/32 rotors appear ok at this time. Left outer cv boot torn.” That CV boot been torn for couple years that I knew of so I had that done too. 2001 Hyundai Sonata 2.2 4cyl I feel cheated and ripped off what should I do. I still want to get my can fixed.

Rod

Howdy there Rod,

Brake noises can be hard to isolate…..sometimes what sounds like a front brake noise is in deed coming from the rear of the car and vise versa. What I usually do in this situation is apply the parking brake GRADUALLY as the car is in motion.

Go to a local large vacant parking lot where you can drive 30MPH or so (or what ever speed you hear this noise) with the emergency brake release button held in slowly apply the emergency brake until the vehicle comes to a stop. The emergency brake only uses the rear brakes, so if you hear the noise…..it is coming from the rear of the vehicle.

If you dont hear any noise using the rear brake, have a friend get out of the car in this parking lot and walk next to the vehicle as you slowly apply the regular brake….listening to the front wheels. I would say a vast majority of the time brake noise is coming from the front brake pads (since the rear brakes are enclosed by a large brake drum that can muffle sounds).

The torn CV boot should be replaced as maintenance, but that is not the cause of your noise. A bad CV joint makes a “clacking” noise mostly on turns.

Not sure if you read my article on brake noises or not, here is the link just in case.

Car Brake Noises

Blessings,
Austin Davis

Dear Austin
I have a problem that has remain unsolved since I bought my car a Hyundai Sonata 1995 Model.: I noticed barely a month after purchase that sometime if I start the car and put it on drive (D) It will respond as if it wants to move & move small but will not until I shift the gear to L. It will then move and as I am driving I will push it back to D. At first this use to happened once in a while.

But recently this problem have persit that now I can’t move the car when it’s park with D, except L and during this period the gear will not select, it will be driving with only the same gear I use to move.

I had gone to two gear mechanic and I was advised to change my gear in which I did, but still the problem continue with the new gear. The funniest thing now is that each time it happens and I go to the mechanic, on the way it will start selecting.

Sometimes when I parked and ask the mechanic to come and check the vehicle it will move with D and select normal. Since Monday it has been OK and selecting well, and I wanted to travel on Saturday, after buying things for my journey, and about to travel, the problem started and has not been working well uptill this moment

Please advise me on what the problem is and the likely solution

Best Regards

Ime

Hi there Ime,

I am not a transmission mechanic….but I highly suggest you take the vehicle to one, not just a regular mechanic, but an automatic transmission shop and let them look at it.

To me, and from your email it sounds like you could have a linkage problem and the shifter inside the vehicle is not moving the internal parts of the transmission properly when you select the DRIVE selection. Or this could be the first sign of internal transmission wear….and a transmission overhaul could be what is needed to repair it.

Usually, the first sign of internal transmission trouble is a hesitation when selecting drive or reverse from park, or no response from one of the gears…like no reverse at all, or very limited movement in reverse.

The transmission mechanic can sometimes smell your transmission oil and determine if excessive internal wear and damage has occurred. With a high mileage 13 year old used car…I would not be too surprised if a transmission overhaul was not needed.

I would not do anything else to this vehicle until you get a qualified transmission mechanic to look at it. Changing transmission fluid and filter, or adding some kind of additive to the fluid could just make the problem worse.

Blessings,

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Austin Davis

Hi, I know you can’t tell me anything step by step, but if you could help me narrow down what the problem is, then I can figure out how to fix it. I have a manuel on my car on how to fix it when something goes wrong, but there is nothing in it about what the current problem is and I’ve looked online and called people and can’t seem to find anything helpful.

First of all I’m only 21 and I’m a girl and when I try to talk to a mechanic, he won’t tell me anything, just “put it in my shop and I can try to fix it” Well, I’ve worked on my car since I’ve had it and I’m trying to avoid putting it in the shop, I’ve fixed many major problems on my car perfectly fine by myself.

Here’s the deal: I have a 93 hyundai scoupe (it is a standard). It was running rough, the engine shaking very bad and almost going dead at stop signs. When I was on the interstate and went up a hill, it would lose power and my mph would decrease quite a bit.

I thought maybe it was my spark plugs because it has done that before, so I checked them and they were pretty coroaded. I put new ones on and it’s still running rough, but it IS getting spark. The spark plugs are definately getting fire so there is something else making my car run rough (and I don’t drive it hard, I take care of my car). I was wondering if the timing belt somehow got off.

The last time I put a new timing belt on my car was 6 years ago. I know it can be anything from the timing belt to something as simple as a hose. I just can’t find any information in my hyundai scoupe manuel or online to help my narrow it down.

I don’t want to keep replacing everything that doesn’t need to be replaced because I’m in college, I don’t have much money and I know if I just replace everything I think it could be, it’ll be the last thing I replace. I really cannot afford to put my car in the shop. If you can give me any information to help me narrow it down to what the problem is, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thank You for your time,

Becca M.

Yo Becca

How are you today? My first thought would be you might have a bad spark plug wire, since spark plug wires tend to “fail” under heavy load…like going up hill, or on heavy acceleration. I would assume you have an engine miss due to a bad plug wire. I would also want to look at the spark plugs to see if one or more of them had engine oil on them….which could indicate something more serious like a blown head gasket, or a worn out motor.

A compression test on the cylinders would determine if that was the case. BUT, spark plug wires are cheap….and easy to install, so I would rule that out first before we jump to conclusions.

Other things that I would check

• Clean the throttle body, follow the fresh air hose from the air cleaner box to the engine, remove from the engine and clean the dirt and carbon build up around the metal vane inside.
• Make sure you don’t have a vacuum leak under the hood….with the engine running, listen for a hissing noise and look for any rubber hose connections that might have come loose or broken off.

Blessings,

Austin Davis

Summary
2007 Hyundai Veracruz is a sports utility with passenger capacity of seven. It has four doors.

Price
MSRP: US$26,305-US$34,005
Invoice: US$24,976-US$31,534

What is New in 2007 Hyundai Veracruz?
New additions to 2007 Hyundai Veracruz include powerful engines, luxurious interiors, and more safety features.

2007 Hyundai Veracruz picture (front view)

2007 Hyundai Veracruz picture (side view)

Introduction
2007 Hyundai Veracruz is a perfect combination of comfort, utility, convenience, versatility, quality, and safety.

Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
2007 Hyundai Veracruz is available in six trims ranging from GLS to Limited AWD. Options include premium surround-sound audio system, sunroof, automatic headlights, rear-seat DVD entertainment system, and dual-zone automatic climate control.

Powertrains and Performance
2007 Hyundai Veracruz offers standard 260hp 3.8-liter V6 engine with six-speed automatic transmission and overdrive. It delivers 17 to 18-mpg in city and 23 to 24-mpg on highway.

Interior Design and Special Features
Interiors of 2007 Hyundai Veracruz is luxurious with faux wood-grain accents and metallic surfaces. Contoured seats with sufficient air-vent controls offer good comfort.

Safety Features
Safety features of 2007 Hyundai Veracruz include traction control, antilock disc brakes, front-seat side airbags, stability control, front active head restraints, full-length side curtain airbags, and tire-pressure monitor.

Driving Impressions
2007 Hyundai Veracruz offers pleasant and quiet ride with efficient handling dynamics, supple suspension, and accurate steering. Gear changes are smooth although downshifts during descending require little improvements.

Pros
Good quality materials for interiors and exteriors

Cons
Navigation system unavailable

Summary
2007 Hyundai Tucson is a sports utility with passenger capacity of five. It has four doors.

Price
MSRP: US$16,995-US$23,845
Invoice: US$16,480-US$22,545

What is New in 2007 Hyundai Tucson?
New additions include updated audio system with better controls, dual-mode trip computers, and better quality CD changer with MP3 capability, and fall in base prices.

2007 Hyundai Tucson picture (front view)

2007 Hyundai Tucson picture (side view)

Introduction
2007 Hyundai Tucson offers full value for its price. It delivers 19 to 23-mpg in city and 24 to 28-mpg on highway.

Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
2007 Hyundai Tucson is available in six trims ranging from GLS 2.0 2WD to Limited 2.7 4WD. Options include automatic climate control, CD stereo system, cruise control, power accessories, and heated outside mirrors.

Powertrains and Performance
2007 Hyundai Tucson offers standard 140hp 2.0-liter I4 engine with five-speed manual transmission or optional four-speed automatic transmission and overdrive or 173hp 2.7-liter V6 engine with four-speed automatic transmission and overdrive.

Interior Design and Special Features
Interiors are clean with simple controls, although quality of materials is not very good. Legroom and cargo space is sufficient. Non-retractable cargo cover offers little hindrance while loading goods.

Safety Features
Safety features include standard antilock disc brakes, side curtain airbags for front and rear seat occupants, front seat side-impact airbags, and traction and stability control system.

Driving Impressions
Offers good driving comfort although handling dynamics require improvement. Automatic power distribution to wheels with sufficient traction helps you drive confidently in snow and sand.

Pros
Spacious and pleasant interiors

Cons
Weak engine and insufficient acceleration

Summary
2007 Hyundai Tiburon is a family coupe or sports coupe that can seat four passengers. It has two doors.

Price
MSRP: US$16,695-US$22,095
Invoice: US$16,027-US$20,688

What is New in 2007 Hyundai Tiburon?
There is complete revamping of 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. Changes include headlights, hood, front, and rear fascias, exhaust tips, tire-pressure monitoring system, MP3 capability, cross-drilled brake rotors, and numerous safety features.

2007 Hyundai Tiburon picture (front view)

2007 Hyundai Tiburon picture (side view)

Introduction
2007 Hyundai Tiburon offers comfortable drive although performance levels are not too high. It offers stylish looks and lists various features and warranties.

Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
2007 Hyundai Tiburon is available in four trims ranging from GS to SE. Options include automatic climate control, remote keyless entry, cruise control, tire-pressure monitoring system, and six-speaker stereo with CD player.

Powertrains and Performance
2007 Hyundai Tiburon offers standard 138hp 2.0-liter I4 engine with five-speed manual transmission or optional four-speed automatic transmission and overdrive or 172hp 2.7-liter V6 engine with six-speed manual transmission and overdrive.

Interior Design and Special Features
Interiors are simple with easy to operate gauges and controls. Speedometer and tachometer are easy to read. Bolstered seats offer extensive comfort.

Safety Features
Standard safety measures include electronic stability control, traction control, and side airbags for front occupants, antilock brakes, and tire-pressure monitor.

Driving Impressions
Weak engines are unable to provide good torque. Although 2007 Hyundai Tiburon offers smooth and comfortable ride, slow steering needs improvement.

Pros
Affordable price and clean interiors

Cons
Weak engines and poor handling dynamics

Summary
2007 Hyundai Sonata is a family sedan and can seat five passengers. It has four doors.

Price
MSRP: US$17,195-US$23,445
Invoice: US$16,078-US$21,948

What is New in 2007 Hyundai Sonata?
New additions to 2007 Hyundai Sonata include new trim levels, standard XM radio, and tire-pressure monitor.

2007 Hyundai Sonata picture (front view)

2007 Hyundai Sonata picture (side view)

Introduction
2007 Hyundai Sonata offers appreciable features like good interiors, quiet performance, and excellent build quality.

Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
2007 Hyundai Sonata is available in six trims ranging from GLS (Discontinued) to LTD XM. Options include trip computer, automatic climate control, automatic headlights, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, and power sunroof.

Powertrains and Performance
2007 Hyundai Sonata offers standard 243hp 3.3-liter V6 engine with five-speed automatic transmission and overdrive or 162hp 2.4-liter I4 engine with five-speed manual transmission and overdrive and optional four-speed automatic transmission and overdrive. It delivers 20 to 24-mpg in city and 30 to 34-mpg on highway.

Interior Design and Special Features
Interiors are excellent with leather seats, tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, and precise controls. Overall, it is comfortable.

Safety Features
Safety features of 2007 Hyundai Sonata include full-length side curtain airbags, antilock brakes, stability control, traction control, front-seat side-impact airbags, and active head restraints.

Driving Impressions
Well-tuned suspension offers smooth ride over bumps. There is little noise intrusion even at high speeds.

Pros
Spacious interiors and smooth ride

Cons
Inaccurate steering, automatic transmission does not function well in manual-mode

Summary
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is a sports utility with passenger seating capacity of seven. It has four doors.

Price
MSRP: US$20,945-US$28,145
Invoice: US$19,689-US$26,425

What is New in 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe?
It is a completely new model with more powerful engine, increased space and more safety features.

2007 Hyundai Santa Fe picture (front view)

2007 Hyundai Santa Fe picture (side view)

Introduction
This is a perfect and spacious SUV rather than being too huge and cumbersome. A stiffer body, chassis, style, and design offers better driving control and satisfaction.

Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is available in fourteen trims ranging from GLS [Discontinued] to Limited AWD. Options include power driver seat, heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, and additional packages.

Powertrains and Performance
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe offers standard 185hp 2.7-liter V6 engine with five-speed manual transmission and overdrive or 242hp 3.3-liter V6 engine with five-speed automatic transmission and overdrive. Four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional with 185hp engine.

Interior Design and Special Features
Foldable seats accommodate sufficient cargo space with numerous storage spaces. Overall appearance is luxurious with dash and rear air vents mounted on doors.

Safety Features
Safety features include traction control, four-wheel antilock disc brakes, front seat-mounted side airbags, stability control, full-length side curtain airbags, tire-pressure monitor, and front active head restraints.

Driving Impressions
Easy controls and simple handling dynamics offer a comfortable and enjoyable ride.

Pros
Exclusive interiors with high-quality materials and numerous safety features

Cons
Brakes require improvement

Summary
2007 Hyundai Entourage is a minivan that can seat seven passengers. It has four doors.

Price
MSRP: US$23,895-US$28,895
Invoice: US$22,951-US$27,123

What is New in 2007 Hyundai Entourage?
2007 Hyundai Entourage is the first minivan of Hyundai. It offers many standard features at reasonable price thereby delivering high value for the cost.

2007 Hyundai Entourage picture (front view)

2007 Hyundai Entourage picture (side view)

Introduction
2007 Hyundai Entourage offers a perfect combination of comfort, utility, convenience, and affordable costs. It provides ample features in all major sectors like safety, interiors, mileage, and others.

Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
2007 Hyundai Entourage is available in three trims ranging from GLS to Limited. Options include upgraded audio and entertainment systems, power-adjustable pedals, heated leather seats, automatic climate control, and keyless entry.

Powertrains and Performance
2007 Hyundai Entourage offers standard 250hp 3.8-liter V6 engine with five-speed automatic transmission and overdrive. It delivers 18-mpg in city and 25-mpg on highway.

Interior Design and Special Features
Foldable third-row seats and removable second-row seats offer sufficient legroom and cargo space. Navigation system and rear backup camera are conspicuous by their absence.

Safety Features
Standard safety features include stability and traction control, front-seat side airbags, antilock brakes with brake assist, tire-pressure monitoring system, and side curtain airbags for all three rows.

Driving Impressions
Swift acceleration offers high-power drive across city and highways. Transmission response time is little slow.

Pros
Quiet and smooth ride, excellent interiors, and lengthy warranty coverage

Cons
Low handling dynamics and cramped third-row

Summary
2007 Hyundai Elantra is a family sedan that can seat five passengers. It has four doors.

Price
MSRP: US$13,395-US$16,895
Invoice: US$13,042-US$16,047

What is New in 2007 Hyundai Elantra?
New additions include spacious interiors, higher fuel economy, and complete redesigning of vehicle.

2007 Hyundai Elantra picture (front view)

2007 Hyundai Elantra picture (side view)

Introduction
Changed exteriors with longer and wider wheelbase, better handling dynamics, and higher fuel economy makes 2007 Hyundai Elantra a more economical and preferred vehicle.

Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
2007 Hyundai Elantra is available in three trims ranging from GLS to Limited. Options include cruise control, air-conditioning, leather-wrapped tilt or telescoping steering wheel with audio controls, and six-speaker CD stereo with an auxiliary input jack.

Powertrains and Performance
2007 Hyundai Elantra offers standard 138hp 2.0-liter I4 engine with five-speed manual transmission and overdrive. Four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. It delivers 28-mpg in city and 36-mpg on highway.

Interior Design and Special Features
Spacious and luxurious interiors offer extensive legroom, headroom, and shoulder room for all passengers. There are numerous storage spaces with MP3 player jack and window buttons on all four doors.

Safety Features
Safety features include front-seat side airbags, antilock disc brakes, anti-whiplash front head restraints, and full-length side curtain airbags.

Driving Impressions
Ride quality is stable and smooth. Engine noise is very high beyond 3,500 rpm. There is very little wind and road noise intrusion.

Pros
Excellent handling dynamics and superb interiors

Cons
Engine noise high