Yaris 1.3 Sr Dangerous Brakes!

[jm26]

Hi, posted this in the Yaris forum but have had no response.

The car also has serious problems with braking. On 2 occasions the cars brake pedal has jammed in the upright position whilst going downhill and I have been unable to stop the car at the junction. Luckily the roads have been clear on both occasions.

I have a one month warranty from the dealer which in the letter says it covers major mechanical problems only (engine, gearbox) but not general wear items. I assume this is seen as a major mechanical problem as it could have killed me!!??

A screeching nouise can be heard when driving slowly and when braking and there is a constant pull to the right.

I have emailed the trader and explained the problems and will call him tommorow. I live about 20 miles away and do not want to drive this car to him as it's so dangerous. What are my options? Is it seen as my cost to get the car to his garage by paying someone to tow it or do I get the car fixed at a very nearby garage and forward the bill onto him?

Any help will be much appreciated.

[Red Yaris 54]

Hi, posted this in the Yaris forum but have had no response.

The car also has serious problems with braking. On 2 occasions the cars brake pedal has jammed in the upright position whilst going downhill and I have been unable to stop the car at the junction. Luckily the roads have been clear on both occasions.

I have a one month warranty from the dealer which in the letter says it covers major mechanical problems only (engine, gearbox) but not general wear items. I assume this is seen as a major mechanical problem as it could have killed me!!??

A screeching nouise can be heard when driving slowly and when braking and there is a constant pull to the right.

I have emailed the trader and explained the problems and will call him tommorow. I live about 20 miles away and do not want to drive this car to him as it's so dangerous. What are my options? Is it seen as my cost to get the car to his garage by paying someone to tow it or do I get the car fixed at a very nearby garage and forward the bill onto him?

Any help will be much appreciated.

I cannot find your original post in the Yaris forum so will move this topic to the Yaris forums.

To answer your question, you should get your car to the supplying dealer as soon as possible or request that he recovers it to his workshop for you.

You do not say how long you have owned the vehicle but from your post it would appear to be less than one month.

If purchased from a registered trader and not a "back street car dealer" you may have a case and be able to get him to carry out the brake system repairs..........vehicles sold by a registered trader should be roadworthy.

Good luck..........and let us know how you get on!

EDIT: This topic will now be closed as it is a duplicate of your other topic http://toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.p...=105643&hl=