1990 Buick Regal brakes problems

Filed Jul 9, 2002 · Brakes · NJ

While applying brakes at 20 MPH brake pedal went to the floor ,and vehicle continue on before stopping. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Aug 29, 2001 · Brakes · MI

Rear brake calipers would lock up when brakes were applied. Had brakes replaced twice due to pads wearing excessively. Mechanic indicated cause of problem was master cylinder.

Filed Aug 24, 2001 · Brakes · MI · crash · 1 injury

Rear calipers consitantly failing.

Filed Apr 27, 2001 · Brakes · OH

When applying the brakes pedal goes to floor, causing extended stopping distance. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.

Filed Jun 29, 2000 · Brakes · WI

Rear brakes failed. Yh

Filed Jul 26, 1999 · Brakes · PA

When applying the brakes pedal goes to the floor . Owner has to use the emergency brake to stop. Dealer says nothing wrong with vehicle. Brakes are completely gone again.

Filed Oct 22, 1998 · Brakes · MA

I have an ongoing problem with the brakes on my 1990 buick regal. After many repairs and replacements to the front brake system . I discovered that the root cause was the malfunction of the rear brakes. The rear calipers are designed, that when they corrode the braking action is diminished and eventually stops when the calipers are completely frozen. This failure causes subsequent problems : 1. Because the front brakes now carry more breaking load the pad wears out very quickly. 2. Because the front brakes now carry more breaking load the rotors will warp and require frequent turning, which eventually renders the rotor below specified thickness and must be replaced . 3. The rear calipers can sometimes lock in the engaged position. This will cause excess and potentially dangerous heat in the brakes. This will eventually ruin rotors and may present a fire hazard. 4. The lack of breaking in the rear of the vehicle causes an imbalance in the breaking characteristics of the vehicle. This will cause the vehicle to lerch sideways in an emergency breaking situation as the inertia from the rear is not impeded, making it impossible to stop with any control. I have experienced all 4 of these conditions on my vehicle. Items 1-3 are troublesome because the cost impact has been significant . But the 4th item is cause for my greatest concern as I see this as a serious life and safety defect. I have experienced first hand the effect of this condition when making an emergency breaking maneuver. My vehicle literally snapped sideways into the oncoming lane when I had to jamb on the breaks. Luckily because the road conditions were dry and traffic was light, I was able to gain control and eventually stop the vehicle. An additional important factor is, there is no advanced indication that the rear calipers have frozen or not functioning properly, putting the safety of operator and passengers at significant risk. This must effect all the other gm models that have the

Filed Sep 12, 1997 · Airbags, Brakes · OH

Vehicle has been experiencing extended stopping distances/fading. The vehicle has been in two collisions due to the brakes not engaging and giving sufficient braking distance.

Filed Jan 28, 1997 · Brakes · MI

Rear brake rotors failed and replaced.

Filed Jan 15, 1997 · Brakes · MA

Premature brake wear, brakes make grinding noise and don't catch well. Vehicle has been in every year and had everything replaced but is still having the same problems.