Consumer states an on going problem with vibration while driving 70 mph. Vehicle taken to dealer. They replaced front rotors and pads, within six month or less the problem is reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Bronx, NY, USA

Brakes are inadequate and unsafe. If brakes are applied at high speed the discs warp so the brakes pulsate and lose stopping ability. This is especially dangerous in mountain driving or when brakes are needed for a quick strop on high speed interstate highways.

- Peoria, IL, USA

Brake pedal was going to the floor, dealer repaired front brakes. Consumer stated there is a noise in the front of the vehicle, dealer states 2 front struts need replaced, also axle boots leaked and dealer replaced. Vehicle was hard to start and then would die, dealer replaced the isc valve. Water pump leaked and was replaced.

- La Puente, CA, USA

Front brakes make a grinding noice. Dealer replaced a 2-page list of parts at 22K miles. The noise is back at 44K miles. Any advise?

- Highlands Ranch, CO, USA

Front brakes make a grinding noice. Dealer replaced a 2-page list of parts at 22K miles. The noise is back at 44K miles. Any advise?

- Highlands Ranch, CO, USA

97 Camry 4 cyllinder purchased used (34533 mi) Sept, 99. Within a week noticed: Front grill broken; grinding, scraping noise in front brake system; distinct "chunk" noise primarily in rt fr wheel well area from macpherson strut (lft noisy also);

- Emporia, KS, USA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

- San Marcos, CA, USA

Front brakes and rotors make vibration noise.

- Dana Point, CA, USA

Ever since I purchased this car in 1997 the front disc brakes have made a groaning sound and slipped during hard braking. I took the car in at 20,000 miles and was told that this was an inherent problem with the brakes on these vehicles and nothing could be done about it. I just checked with the dealer to have a brake job (at 34,500 miles) and was told that this problem was widespread with these vehicles. Apparently the metallic disc brake pads just do this. Toyota is offering free repairs (for example see web page www.symespasadena.com/symes1.htm) for this problem, but only by replacing the metallic brake pads with ones that are so soft that the brakes only last for about 8,000 miles. This is a potentially serious problem, this is the most widely sold car in the country. The defective brakes do not just make a noise, they slip and fail to grab when hard-braking the vehicle.

- Pasadena, CA, USA

While braking vehicle makes a grinding noise, and there is extended stopping distance which may cause an accident. Also, dealer replaced brake pads and rotated the rotors, but problem still exists. Please provide further information and VIN#.

- East Hampton, CT, USA

When applying the brakes the pedal went most of the way down and there was a thumping sound. Dealer has replaced the pads and the rotors. Has been to dealer 5 times.

- Oakdale, CA, USA

Brake problems; when applying the brakes there is a grinding noise. The rotors and the pads have been replaced twice since purchasing vehicle in June of 1997. The pads and rotors are being replaced a 3rd time by dealer.

- Bronx, NY, USA

Front end makes a terrible grinding noise upon applying brakes at relatively low speeds.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA