Originally posted by daniel2229@Mar 6 2008, 06:02 PM
Has anyone tried to adjust the emergency brake on your 2007 Santa Fe 3.3 AWD ? Mine no longer holds on our driveway hill.

I hate running to the dealership with every little problem.

Thanks,

Daniel

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Same with mine. I took my 07 Santa Fe to the dealer with the same problem. The emergency brake pedal goes clear to the floor and the car will move quite easily when in gear. My 07 Azera is another story. It works quite well and the emergency brake pedal can only be pushed about 2/3 or the way to the floor. When the Azzy brake is set, it will not move.

In any event, the dealer told me that my Santa Fe parking brake is self adjusting and that it cannot be adjusted any better than it is.

Because I don't drive the Santa Fe nearly as much as the Azera, I don't think about it too much until I get in it. My Santa Fe is almost 10 months old and only has 2,500 miles on it.

I plan on taking it back to the dealer in the next week or two to get it fixed properly.

David<><

 

David,

Did the dealership say how the Santa Fe adjusts itself? I have had cars in the past that adjust the rear brakes by moving backwards and applying the brakes hard, but this one doesn't seem to do that.

What makes the matter worse is that I tow a boat, and the last time I put in, I couldn't get the brakes to hold. I am afraid I will break the pawls.

I have already purchased chocks for this boating season.

Daniel

 

Originally posted by daniel2229@Mar 7 2008, 09:05 AM
Did the dealership say how the Santa Fe adjusts itself? I have had cars in the past that adjust the rear brakes by moving backwards and applying the brakes hard, but this one doesn't seem to do that.

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Drum brakes self-adjust. If the Santa Fe is like my Tucson, the rear brakes are discs but the e-brake is a drum setup inside the rear rotor hat. What I do to adjust the e-brake on my Tucson is to pull up on the e-brake handle while backing up. Since the Santa Fe uses a foot pedal, it will be a little harder but you should still be able to do this. Just back up at a little faster than walking speed and push the pedal down. When it stops, release the brake and repeat a few times.

However, you can manually adjust the brakes with this procedure:


PARKING BRAKE SHOE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT

1. Remove the rear wheel & tire.
2. Remove the plug from the rear brake disc.
3. Rotate adjuster assembly (A) downward until it can not be rotate by using a screw driver.

4. Rotate the adjust assembly by 5 notches in the opposite direction.
5. Install the plug to rear brake disc.
6. Install the rear wheel & tire.


PARKING BRAKE CABLE ADJUSTMENT

HAND TYPE
1. Operate the parking brake lever through a full stoke over 3 times for setting the cables.
2. The travel must be between 6 ~ 7 notches when applying a force of approx. 20kgf (196N, 44.1lb) at 40mm (1.57in) from the end of lever assembly by adjusting nut (A) of equalizer.

3. The parking brake indicator lamp must be OFF when lever assembly is released, and ON when operating by 1 notch.

FOOT TYPE
4. Operate the parking brake pedal through a full stroke over 3 times for setting the cables.
5. Adjust the adjusting nut (A) for parking brake pedal stroke 130 ~ 140mm when operating effort is approx. 30kgf (294N, 66lb).

Hope that helps.

 

Originally posted by NovaResource@Mar 7 2008, 08:13 AM
Drum brakes self-adjust.  If the Santa Fe is like my Tucson, the rear brakes are discs but the e-brake is a drum setup inside the rear rotor hat.  What I do to adjust the e-brake on my Tucson is to pull up on the e-brake handle while backing up.  Since the Santa Fe uses a foot pedal, it will be a little harder but you should still be able to do this.  Just back up at a little faster than walking speed and push the pedal down.  When it stops, release the brake and repeat a few times.

However, you can manually adjust the brakes with this procedure:
PARKING BRAKE SHOE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT

1. Remove the rear wheel & tire.
2. Remove the plug from the rear brake disc.
3. Rotate adjuster assembly (A) downward until it can not be rotate by using a screw driver.

4. Rotate the adjust assembly by 5 notches in the opposite direction.
5. Install the plug to rear brake disc.
6. Install the rear wheel & tire.
PARKING BRAKE CABLE ADJUSTMENT

HAND TYPE
1. Operate the parking brake lever through a full stoke over 3 times for setting the cables.
2. The travel must be between 6 ~ 7 notches when applying a force of approx. 20kgf (196N, 44.1lb) at 40mm (1.57in) from the end of lever assembly by adjusting nut (A) of equalizer.

3. The parking brake indicator lamp must be OFF when lever assembly is released, and ON when operating by 1 notch.

FOOT TYPE
4. Operate the parking brake pedal through a full stroke over 3 times for setting the cables.
5. Adjust the adjusting nut (A) for parking brake pedal stroke 130 ~ 140mm when operating effort is approx. 30kgf (294N, 66lb).

Hope that helps.

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I have used the manual method before on my latest Explorer but not on the Santa Fe, yet.

I used to jack up the rear end until both wheels were off the ground and then I could get behind the wheels without having to remove them.

I will try the backing up procedure as you outlined to see if it works before having to jack up the Santy.

I would rather "Back it up" as opposed to "Jack it up". :thumbsup:

It's a real pain in the *** having to run to the dealer and kill half of a day.

David <><

Thanks for posting the info.

David <><

 

NovaResource,

You hit the jackpot! This is exactly what I am looking for.

Most of the cars I have recently had, came with hand brakes that had a small screw right on the side of the brake handle, so they were really easy to adjust.

I crawled under the dash on my Santa Fe and didn't see anything like that.

As soon as the weather clears -- we are having a blizzard in the Dayton, OH area today -- I will try this method in my driveway. If that doesn't solve it, it is under the car I go.

Your expertise and diagrams are greatly appreciated!

Daniel

 

I think everyone should keep in mind that pulling the e-brake too hard and too tight stretches the cable. It is not necessary to do this. It just needs to be pulled just enough to catch. It puts less strain on the cable and components and will last much longer. If you are on a hill leave it in neutral and just use the tips of your fingers to gently pull the brake handle up this way you will know how many clicks until it engages the rear pads/shoes and use that as a reference for subsequent use. Mine has not needed any adjustment since I picked up the vehicle in 2001 and there is no creaking of any sort.

The last time I picked the truck up form the tire center for a balancing and rotation they had pulled the e-brake handle way up. Drives me nuts.

Does anyone know if there are any points along the cable that should be lubricated? If so what kind of lube should be used?

 

True, you don't want to yank it up all the way every time but these people who have completely non-functioning parking brakes need them fixed. Some states require an annual inspection that tests the brake's ability to hold the vehicle and it would be pretty silly to fail over something like that.

 

My 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe just failed its inspection because of this problem. :/ Were there diagrams included in the original posts on this thread. If so; I cant find them. Ive Googled and Googled and cant find any diagrams of the parts and to see where I can adjust them. Help!

 

Just take the wheel off, remove the small black rubber plug. Use light to spy the adjuster wheel, and use flat blade driver to turn wheel so the shoe holds firm, then back off typically 1 or 2 click and rotor rotate freely..

Do both side, then see if brake holds firmly.. I have seen 1 where the initial adjust not hold, had to take up slop in cable next, must have streched, or somebody goof with it.

 

I'm trying to adjust my emergency brake after replacing the rear rotors. Based on several threads on the forum it seems like I need to try to adjust the star adjuster. Quick question with that procedure...the emergency brake should be on or off during this adjusting? Thanks!!

 

Keeping the adjuster mechanism clean allows the star wheel to be turned, as it should, by the pawl during reversing procedures, avoiding the need for the manual adjustment.

 

Rusted

I thought I might need to replace the rear disc pads on my 2007 Santa Fe. It turned out they were fine after 43K miles (on the second set). My problem is in removing the rotor. I have been told the e-brake shoes are stuck in the drum. I was able to remove the drum on one side and found the adjuster is rusted solid to the shoes. That is likely the case on the other side. I will not be able to back off the adjuster. Now what? Professional help?

 

Two different adjustments. The star wheel is done (like any drum brakes) with the brakes OFF. You tighten it down and back it off again.

Shoes, per Hyundai:

Rotate adjuster assembly (A) downward until it can not be rotate by using a screw driver.
Rotate the adjust assembly by 5 notches in the opposite direction.

Then there's the cable.

Operate the parking brake pedal through a full stroke 3 times to get the cable stretched and relaxed to a 'normal' position.
Adjust the adjusting nut on the equalizer underneath the vehicle for a parking brake pedal stroke of 130 ~ 140mm when operating effort is approx. 30kgf (294N, 66lb).
Fun sorting THAT out. Always hated that spec, but it's actually a sane way to do it.

 

Thank you! I'll try the star adjuster and see if that helps. I'll tighten it so the rotor doesn't move and then back it off 1-2 clicks (it seems like people do 1-2 rather than the 5 suggested by Hyundai).

 

No, tighten it until you can't do it with the screwdriver. That's about as much tension on the drum as you need. Then back it off. Perhaps the reason others are using 1~2 is because they're not getting it as tight as they think they are to begin with. Whether the rotor turns will include other variables (how hard you're turning, condition of friction material on emerg brake, etc.).

 

Thanks for replying again! I was not clear in my previous response. I meant that I would tighten it as much as I could and then after that rotate the adjuster in the opposite direction 1-2 clicks (rather than 5 like Hyundai mentions). So, tighten it as much as I can and then turn it in opposite direction 1-2 clicks. Thanks again!

 

Proof is in the pudding. Should rotate freely (no sound, either) when disengaged, and should hold you on a hill when engaged. Unless you're somewhere in the middle of Iowa, you should be able find one for a quick test when you're done. Be sure it holds.

 

Ok,
So, anyone have input on how to adjust the parking break for the AWD Limited model?

 

You'll want to pay attention to both the equalizer assembly and the star wheel adjustment. Both are important. Everything in one tidy *.pdf, attached.