1998 Chevrolet Camaro brakes problems

Filed Dec 4, 2004 · Brakes · 83,000 miles · TN

1998 camaro. Rear brake lines rusted,leaking and rear brakes dont work.

Filed Jun 25, 2004 · Brakes · CA

When pressing on the brakes consumer heard a noise coming from the brakes. Consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic, who determined that the rotors wore out prematurely.

Filed Apr 26, 2004 · Brakes · 15,000 miles · MD

Rotors and pads were replaced every 15,000 miles. Consumer stated rotors and pads were replaced three times.

Filed Feb 5, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · FL

1998 z28: have experienced fuel pump failure (replaced by dealer circa june 99) also, experiencing an erratic fuel gage...reading fuel for a lengthy period of time, then suddenly drops to less than 2/3. Intermittent horn function: complete horn failure; however, if you shut the engine off and restart horn will work. Front rotor warping repeatedly. Manufacture denies there is a problem, says driver is overheating brakes. I believe the problem is rotors are poorly designed. Also found if you don't drive through water when rotors are hot that this will help. Slow acceleration after cold startup. However, if you shut engine down and restart acceleration will be normal.

Filed Dec 3, 2003 · Acceleration, Brakes · 43,000 miles · FL · 1 injury

While driving 70 MPH the brake caliper bolt separated from underneath the vehicle. When the brakes were applied, the driver began to hear a rumbling sound. The vehicle then surged back and forth violently. As a result, the driver sustained severe neck injuries. *ak *scc

Filed Mar 21, 2003 · Brakes · 28,000 miles · TX

Front brake rotors warped on 1998 chevrolet camaro z28; I know of several people personally that have 1998 and up camaros/firebirds that had this issue. I have also heard many similar complaints from people in car clubs and internet message boards. People refer to the stock rotors as junk because they warp so often which leads me to the conclusion that the car manufacture did not put adequately designed rotors on the vehicles. People with this issue say to buy non-oem rotors because they will warp again and simply having the rotors turned does not help as they warp again. I have actually had my rotors turned and new brakes (installed by dealership with oem parts) put on the car and I have the warping issue. Mechanics that I know also agree that the brakes/rotors are not adequately designed for these vehicles.

Filed Jun 10, 2002 · Brakes · CA · crash

While driving at high speeds consumer was trying to slowdown brakes locked up, and vehicle spun around. Contacted dealer.

Filed Apr 17, 2001 · Brakes · MI

Rotors were turned around in april 1999, and were warped at this time. When applying brakes steering wheel shakes. Took vehicle to dealer 3 times for rotor problems.

Filed Apr 4, 2001 · Brakes · NY

While depressing brakes, no hard shaking in steering wheel. Dealer has been contacted. Stated normal wear. Please provide further information.

Filed Mar 23, 2001 · Brakes · KY

Front brakes on both sides make the steering wheel shake really bad usually during wet weather,but it does it all the time, the problem existed at the time of purchase, however has not been corrected.