On jan. 8,2003 I had a complete brake inspectio and repair done by tuffy's auto servive at 4164 n. Milwaukee in chicago. I notices s scraping sound coming from my left front wheel. I returned to tuffy's five (5) times, the last being on or about january 20, 2003. At this time, mr jim janicek, the district manager for tuffy's was present. Again they inspected my brakes and I was assured by mr. Janicek that there was nothing wrong with my brakes. At this time, mr. Janicek, the district manager for tuffy's strongly suggested that I was wasting his time and not to return. On may 29, 2003, on my way home from work I developed a loud grinding noise coming from my left front wheel with greatly reduced braking power. On may 30, 2003 I again was charged , this time for two (2) calipers to repair brakes. I believe the caliper failure was due to the the work done by tuffy's to begin with.on july 8, on my way to the hospital, as my wife must go weekly; traveling at a rate of 30 MPH in medium traffic I had complete brake failure. I pumped the brakes and was barely able to avoid a major accident. Driving at a rate of 10 -15 MPH I was able to take my car to lynch buick at 5330 w. Irving park rd. In chicago. They inspected my brakes and found there to be a substance that was not brake fluid in the system. The total cost of repair will be over $1,000.00. Tuffy's was notified and they took a sample of the fluid from the brake master cylinder. Tuffy's stated the the brake system had anti-freeze in it. Tuffy's auto service on north milwaukee in chicago was the only one to work on my brakes and the only one under the hood for any reason since january 8, 2003., h due to the great trauma caused by tuffy'slynch buick will repair my car. When tuffy' botched the first job, I gave them another chance, that chance almost cost me and my wife our lives. I feel they should not be allowed to do any more brake repairs on any vehicles.
1995 Buick Regal: brake failure
8 of the 172 complaints about the 1995 Buick Regal describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 1
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
While driving brake pedal went to the floor and brakes failed without warning. After car was towed to a body shop, shop personnel said brakes were working fine. Insurance company sent appraiser to check car and he said the brakes "failed a couple more times" while he was trying them. Towed car to buick dealer. Dealer inspected brakes and said nothing was wrong with them. We traded car in to the dealer.
Many times in the last few months, when traveling extremely slowly, eg. Coming to a stop sign, backing out of driveway, etc., I hear and feel a heavy rattle (as though metal has released a linkage) and I can feel something release thru my break peddle. It only takes a few seconds. This happens many times each day and is happening more frequently lately. I've had it checked several times by mechanics and they can't find the problem. I'm very concerned that my breaks could fail and I have already received a preliminary recall notice on my airbags, which I haven't received the information yet on the repairs, which adds an additional concern to possible brake failure. I'm a divorced mom, with two kids at home and haul other children often. This is my only vehicle. Please let me know if there is a know cause for this problem. Thank you.
When applying the brakes pedal went to the floor and the vehicle did not stop. Driver experienced a complete brake loss, went through a red light, and was broadsided by another vehicle. Dealer has vehicle now.
While applying the brakes under normal braking conditions the pedal went to the floor. Stopped vehicle and let sit for a few minutes and then restarted, brakes were fine. Road tested and checked, found master cylinder was defective, replaced master cylinder.
Owner has ABS brakes, she states that her brake pedal goes to the floor and that her low traction light comes on when brakes are used.
Brake failure, when driving at any speed and when brakes are applied, they make a loud grinding noise. *ak consumer also states cassette will not accept tape it ejects,trunk light flickers when trunk is open, consumer was advised that is the way it is design it is normal, also popping noise from left front window at base when going up.
While driving, experienced brake failure, when made an attempt to slow/stop pedal went to floor, vehicle continued to roll forward, had to pump brake to stop.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- The rear wheel brake hose(s) can contact the rear suspension components causing the brake hose(s) to wear through.
- Risk
- This condition can cause loss of brake fluid and eventual loss of the vehicle braking system increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect for proper brake hose position and replace those hoses in an incorrect position with new hoses and correctly routed.
Recall number 95V061000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1995 Buick Regal brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1995 Buick Regal?
8 of 172 owner complaints about the 1995 Buick Regal (5%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1991.
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There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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