2001 Toyota Camry Solara Brakes Problems

“2001 solara-when engage emergency hand brake and then subsequently release it to drive,the front wheels vibrate and it feels that you are driving on a washboard type road with all speed bumps, and the car cannot get up to speed as you press on the accelerator pedal, and it also feels like one of the front tires are flat. When you come to a complete stop and turn off the engine and wait a few minutes and restart and drive there is no problem and everything is normal. This has happened the four times we have engaged the emergency brake. Obviously we no longer engage the emergency hand brake. …”

“The brakes had to be pressed to the floor before the vehicle would stop. As a result, the vehicle continued to go through an intersection. On another occasion the consumer attempted to stop, but ended up rear ending another motorist and consequently there was 2,500 worth of damage to the consumes vehicle.”

“Several months ago, my 2001 Toyota solara began to shudder, sometimes violently, while driving down the freeway at 60+ MPH. While pulling over to the off ramp, and applying the brakes to slow down, the brake pedal itself would fight back, pushing against the pressure. An inspection by the local dealership revealed no front end alignment problem (the front end had been aligned less than 10,000 miles earlier), and a check by the tire company did not reveal any uneven wear on the tires. …”

“Toyota solara 2001 had to have brake vacuum assist part replaced. Check engine light kept coming on. Was told that this would cause harm to catalytic converter and eventually may stop on highway. Car only has 60,000 miles on it and has excellent care. Was told by dealer that Toyota had recall of this part for their corollas for that year, but not the solara. This cost me $800 and could have resulted in damage to catalytic converter. Toyota should have to issue a recall for all the vacuum assist drums for that year since the part is the same for any model.”

“On 5/10/2006 while driving my 2001 Camry Solara on a rural road I couldn't slow the car down, braking didn't help. I kept bearing to the right off the road because I was having a hard time controlling the car, car wanted to go towards the cars traveling in the opposite direction. Finally, I was able to get the car off the road, car spun out in gravel that was along the side of the road. Car did at least two full circles than popped some 10 feet where car hit telephone pole on its drivers side door. This was a great impact on my shoulders. …”