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2004 Hyundai Sonata
Engine not specified
90000 mi
US $500
body damage do to collision. brake line rot thru. rear brake backer plate rot out.
Rear passenger brake backing plate totally rusted and was rubbing on rotor. So I removed the portion of the backing plate that was rubbing, since it was rusted through it came off easily. ASked the dealer to look at this 20K miles ago.
197000 mi
US $800
Brakes lines rusted out, Hyundai has lousy corrosion protection.
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