The EBS handbrake stuck on just would not release recovery to my local garage, now the shock, fault codes showing electric brake failure, how much to repair, 4k yes 4 thousand pounds the car has travelled 72k been serviced regular paid 14k for it just 4yrs ago today’s value approx 8k, so how on earth is a electric braking module 4k, please beware if you consider a santa fe I use to drive Rangerover but wanted a change due to service charges, a Rangerover is cheaper too run and better built,
I think there may be a bit if a language barrier here, and you had a bit of a run on sentence… you also said pounds instead of dollars, so I am guessing you are across the pond from the USA, which is were this forum is based out of, as well as most of it’s members… But we will help the best we can…
I got the parking brakes are stuck on?? and it showed a fault code(s), it would be more helpful if you gave us the fault code(s), if you are asking for advise and or help…
And please try to write sentences using pronunciation, instead of run on sentences, it makes it so much easier to read…
Welcome to the forum…
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Yes, sentence structure and punctuation would make your post much easier to read. Use of £ rather than typing out ‘pounds’ would have been preferable.
To be blunt, you have a ten year old vehicle, stuff happens. Parts and labor cost money.
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A $6k repair needed at the ten year mark? Not that unexpected with cars now-a-days, given all the electronics and computers involved. IIRC, one of the pro mechanics here says they routinely present $5k- $10k repair invoices to customers. The brake pads can usually be economically replaced separate from the rest of the mechanical parts, but when the electronics modules fail, they usually need to be wholly replaced. And the modules are car-specific, so can’t take advantage of economy of scale. That’s what makes it so expensive. It’s possible the module is ok, but a sensor or wire connection has failed, so about the most you can do yourself is to make sure the staff who are advising your are properly qualified to make this diagnosis. On the upside, $14 k seems like you got a pretty good price at the time you bought it. Oh, maybe that’s $20k? Not quite as good of a deal I guess.
Sounds like an ABS hydraulic module failure, the replacement part can be up to $2000 depending on vehicle features.
There is a known problem with those ABS modules, there is a recall in the United States, fluid leaks can cause a fire.
The subject vehicles are equipped with Anti-Lock Brake System (“ABS”) modules that could leak brake fluid internally and cause an
electrical short. An electrical short could result in significant overcurrent in the ABS module, increasing the risk of an engine compartment
fire while parked or driving
Thier remedy is to install fuses, if there is a problem, a fuse will blow and prevent a fire.
What will Hyundai do?
Your Hyundai dealer will replace the ABS fuse. This procedure will be performed at NO CHARGE to you
That will prevent a fire, but Hyundai will not repair the ABS failure.
For a vehicle more significant than a Hyundai. I wouldn’t have the confidence in a Santa Fe to spend $10,000.
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