1991 Buick Regal brakes problems

Filed May 17, 2007 · Brakes · 59,000 miles · NE

Tl*the contact owns a 1991 buick regal. While driving 35 MPH, the contact noticed that the antilock braking system warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. He also stated that the brake pedal went to the floorboard when depressed and noticed brake fluid leaving from the vehicle. The mechanic stated that the master cylinder was defective and was unable to replace the part because it was no longer in stock. The current and failure mileages were approximately 59,000.

Filed Apr 6, 2005 · Acceleration, Brakes · WA · crash

1991 buick regal suffered roll back while trying to exit parking space on incline lost control. *mr the consumer had no control and the vehicle backed into a fence. There was an intermittent brake problem with it going to the floor and leaking. The emergency brake had an intermittent slip and would have to be depressed twice. *sc

Filed Jul 25, 2003 · Brakes · 169,000 miles · MI

I have been informed by a few mechanics that my ABS system has to be replaced. Now, I have read several of the same type of complaints dealing with this same system, yet there has not been a recall. What has to happen before the manufacturers step in and take care of this? Are you waiting on a fatality?

Filed Jul 12, 2003 · Brakes · 67,500 miles · MN

Rear disc and calipers frozen, rust pitted on rotor, no parking brake.

Filed Feb 4, 2003 · Brakes · DC

When applying the brakes the brake pedal will go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer has been notified. Ph

Filed May 6, 2002 · Brakes · WI

Consumer states the brakes on the vehicle had become corroded due to the design of the brake system, consumer is requesting that the manufacturer remiburse her for half of the repair.

Filed Mar 27, 2002 · Brakes · OH

When applying the brakes the pedal gets hard and the vehicle experiences extended stopping distance. The vehicle has to be gradually slowed down. This happens intermittently. Dealer says that the master brake cylinder needs to be replaced. *nlm also consumer states that ABS light comes on.

Filed Feb 11, 2002 · Brakes · IN

Rear brakes freeze up, causing vehicle to fishtail and have no control when braking. Independent mechanic confirmed that dirt and rust form around in the pin that operates the calipers. Twice vehicle has had the problem.

Filed Dec 29, 2001 · Brakes · PA

Emergency brake assembly is "pump type". It requires 2-3 pumps to activate emergency brake. The ratchet pall on the brake assembly stuck in the open position causing the assembly to fail to accept more pumps on the pedal. The emergency brake did not engage at all. Had the emergency brake pall stuck open if the emergency brake was needed; a crash could have occured. A few squirts of wd-40 unstuck the pall, but is probably only a temporary solution. I will follow up with application of white lithium grease to pall and associated pivot points.

Filed Jun 18, 2001 · Brakes · WI

Abs modulator replaced 6/01: ABS pump failed. Car will not stop! The federal safety agency has multiple complaints regarding this problem on file. When will you do something?