Hi guys and gals,

I purchased my 2007 Entrouage Gl back in August, actually was the first to purchase at my dealership.

I have had an ongoing issue with the van however. In low speed breaking situations (ie; traffic 5-10mph) I hear a squeeking sound when I slowly apply pressure to the brake, or release the brake. It happens mostly when there is moisture on the ground/air.

I have brought it into the dealer, but it never seems to happen when we go for a spin around the block.

Dealer cannot "hear" the problem, so to them the problem is non-existant. Last time I complained, they changes some parts for the brakes, but it still happens.

It is somewhat embarrasing driving in traffic with squeeky brakes. Peoples first instinct is to look for the old 1991 Caravan, but they then realize it is my brand new hyundai van making all the noise.

I am pretty upset seeing that I paid over $30K for this Van. I am also stuck in a long-term lease.

If I could, I would trade it in for an 07 Santa Fe. I own an 04 Santa Fe and have never had any issues with it.

So far with the entourage, I have had problems with the following:

1. Brakes (squeeky)
2. Fuel economy (I get about 300Km for a full tank, totally unacceptable)
3. Heating / defrost (takes almost 20-25 minutes for my windows to defog/defrost)
4. TPMS monitoring system (dealer did not know tired needed to be inflated to 35PSI so my monitor was always going off)
5. No more "zip". First week from the dealer, this van moved like a bat out of ****, now, when the pedal is pushed to the floor it "lags" when accelerating. It also seems like the pedal does not depress like it used to.
6. Rear trunk rarely closes properly on first attempt.

All in all, if I could give this van back to the dealer, I would.

MY ENTOURAGE IS STARTING TO DO THE SAME THING AT 700 MILES..

ALONG WITH THE SHIMMY/VIBRATION ETC....

THE SQUEEK IS AT A LOW SPEED....I TOO AM NOT HAPPY

Brake squeal is a common problem in all cars. Brake pads absorb moisture which can change the friction properties. Squeal is a high frequency vibration between the pad, rotor, and caliper piston.

There are a few things you can try;

1. Increase your pedal pressure in the mornings when there is a lot of damp around. Changing you braking style to suit the conditions is the easiest method.
After your brakes get a bit of heat in them the moisture will evaporate out.

2. If the pads don't already have a bevel (Taper) on the leading and trailing surfaces then think about having one put on. Most mechanics can do this with little fuss. This can change the harmonics of the friction coupling.

3. Change to a differnt pad compound. USA - Hawk, Federal Mogul, type products.

4. Check your wheel nut (Lug nut) torque. Over tightened wheel nuts introduce stress into the disc rotor which can make them more sensitive to vibration. Similar to tightening a guitar string. Wheel nut torque is also a common cause for shimmy/Vibration in Vans.

I hope this helps. :thumbsup: