When applying brakes pedal becomes very hard and extended stopping distance occurs. Cause unknown. Problem reoccurred several times, even after repairs. Buick has since repurchased vehicle. *ak
2000 Buick Lesabre brakes complaints
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While traveling consumer noticed that ABS brake light illuminated on the dashboard. Consumer contacted dealer. Dealer attempted to fix by clearing the codes, but problem reoccurred. *ak
Consumer was driving on highway,at approx. 65-70 MPH on dry surface when accelerator cable popped out of its bracket, causing vehicle to go to full throttle and exceed speeds of 90 MPH. Driver started to apply brakes , it took about1 1/2 to 2 miles before vehicle could slow down, and then shifted to neutral. Due to the excessive braking , flames started coming out of front brakes.
Owner noted unusual sound when applying brake pedal in a hard, but not panic, stop. Investigation revealed that the power brake booster was extending out 1 inch from firewall when hard brake pedal pressure was applied. Brakes functioned normally. Further investigation revealed that the four studs which secure the brake booster to the firewall were not tightened properly. The four nuts which secure the four booster studs to the firewall were only engaged the length of the nut, leaving about 1 inch of the stud thread exposed. Owner fastened three of the four nuts, since the fourth stud was obscured by the steering column. The fourth nut will be referred to the dealer for repair during the next scheduled maintenance. Brakes now function ok without noise or booster movement, but this failure to properly assemble the booster to the firewall could have caused loss of brakes if the four nuts had totally disengaged from the booster studs.
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