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pantecide
02-13-2010, 02:03 PM
I have a manual 2003 hyundai elantra gt which runs great except for an intermittent problem I have experienced 3 times in the last 2 weeks. When I star the car cold sometimes the ABS will stay lit up along with the TCS on the dashboard. There is no way to turn either feature off. I notice the car is moving from neutral to first very sluggishly and hear the squealing of the back brake on the rear passenger side as I drive. The car moves and the brakes work fine but it is clear that the one side of the brakes has been held down while I drive. When I got out and inspected it the one side was very hot to the touch. After about 15 mins. or so the problem goes away.

A separate but probably related issue, yesterday I started up and while driving I noticed the tire on the rear passenger side was squeaking with an increase in pitch based on my speed, the squeak went away when I stopped.

1) Any idea what the brake problem is (have any of you ever experinced this).

2) How about the squeal, what are the possible causes.

I know that I can take it to a dealer so please spare me the obvious.

Hyundai guru I hope you read this.

Tug Boat Jimmy
02-13-2010, 03:26 PM
im not a hyundai guru but i know brakes. what you need to do is you or a friend take off the tire where the squeak is coming from and inspect the brakes. have your friend apply the brakes and make sure the piston inside is expanding and contracting. also check for brake pad wear. the safety tab may be hitting the rotor telling you that its time to change the pads. the squeak could also be a wheel bearing issue which im not to familiar with but have come across it. i hope this will help you.