I purchased the used 1993 buick regal in 6/96. Had the brakes replaced 5 times (3 times it was the calipers and rotors in addition); full failure of vehicle because of grinding vibration noise in rear happened 3 times in last 2 years; front brakes are ready to be replaced again according to mechanic that recently put new tires on vehicle.
1993 Buick Regal brakes complaints
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Has there been a consitant problem with the brakes system on the 93 regal? I have replaced all brake parts at least 3 times.
Brake pads and rotors replaced several times, however near accidents due to defective components. Mjs
Rear brake rotors and calipers were replaced and there was only 40,000 miles on the vehicle. Please describe details.
While driving on smooth dry pavement and applying brakes to slow down, a noise was heard and ABS failed stop vehicle from 25 MPH. Cause unknown.
Anti-lock brakes continue to fail, repairs made however problem still contnues.
Brakes failed twice.
Corroded/contaminated brakes caused accident.
Front/rear brake pads failed.
When braking, heard loud shattering noise, intermittent grabbing, extended stopping distance. According to dealer, brakes are normal, an independent dealer replaced brake drum/shoes and rotors . Problem still exists, various speeds.
Owner has ABS brakes while driving vehicle, the right front brake caliper came loose, a bolt fell out, owner notes that he was told this could be a design flaw with this type of vehicle.
Owner had her foot to the floor on the brake and the car still wasn't stopping, car had to be stopped with the emerg. Brake.
Brake pads replaced.
Have had three sets of brakes in the last two years. Brake goes all the way to the floor and could not stop vehicle without using the emergency brakes.
Poor ABS brake performance, the pedal went to the floor and complete brake failure was experienced which resulted in an accident. *ak consumer tested brakes at home and brakes wnet almost to the floor, after driving vehicle the brakes would come up, but would become hard, therefore making a stop was a major effort.
Abs: when coming to slow stop can hear shifting taking place, loose braking, brakes do not grab as should.
Upon placing transmission into drive with foot on brake pedal, suddenly engine surged then accelerated out of control, resulting in multi car accident.
The bolts fell out of the calipers, causing the wheels to lock up. Work phone 601 844 8448. Please describe.
Rear brakes are not releasing, resulting in excessive wear. Tt
Ea94-041 active, when brakes were applied vibration,had repaired 12 months ago, need replacement of all four pads and rotors. Tt
Poor performance of the rear disc brake pe94-063. Tt
Abs system failure, ABS indicator light came on, brake pedal would go to floor, replaced front wheel speed sensor. Tt
Rear disc brake rotors have rusted putting pressure onto front. Please describe details. Tt
Was told by dealer that vehicle only needed brake pads second opinion told them that the calipers were rusted out part available upon request. Tt
Brake pedal pulses due to rear brakes sticking, grooved rotors.
Warped front brake rotors.
Brakes failed intermittently after repeated attempts to repair.
Brakes failed 5 times.
Master cylinder was contaminated, rear brakes corroded. Tt
Left/front door handle broke.
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