1995 Buick Regal: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Jul 12, 2003 · Brakes · IL · crash · fire

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.

Filed Feb 9, 2000 · Airbags · MD

Air bag coil would make a squeaking noises when the wheels are turned. Sometimes later, it sounded like paper was brushing against it. Took vehicle to dealership & mechanic understood what was the problem. Was not covered under warranty. Also was not informed if air bag was defective.

Filed May 26, 1998 · Brakes · VA

Abs brakes grinding/rubbing/vibrating and noises from under hood.

Filed Jul 17, 1997 · Brakes · IL

Brakes/rotors : when applying brakes the vehicle was jerking when attempting to stop. Took vehicle in at 17000, miles. Dealer said he would need front brakes changed. At 22000 the vehicle is making a noise and can hear the grinding noise.

Filed Aug 22, 1996 · Brakes, Lights · NY

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.

Filed Nov 27, 1995 · Brakes · NY

Rear brakes grind excessively rusting and warping rotors. Owner has used emergency brakes for adjusting, no change. Tt the rear wheel turns while brakes were applied. The consumer says the drum type brakes should be installed because the vehicle was unsafe to drive with current brakes.