Brakes constantly squeal, must use emergency brakes every time vehicle is parked. The vehicle had brakes repaired at least 6times since it was purchased.
1990 Chevrolet Lumina brakes complaints
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Experiencing excessive wear to pads as result from caliper seizure against rotors, because brake stays continuously on while driving, not fixed.
Brake calipers failed 4 times.
At 95, 000 miles, the rotors/pads and calipers were replaced, took to dealer on wheel recall and he found the problem .
Brakes failed 3 times.
Rear brake calipers froze, causing excessive pad wear/extended stopping distance.
Antilock brakes failed.
When applying the brakes, the brakes failed. *ak consumer has had brakes examined twice, however every time dealer says brake system is fine. Coolant fitting and engine belt was replaced. Fuel filter was replaced.
Complete brake loss due to failure of the calipers on several occasions.
Corroded rear disc brake caliper, causing the rear brakes to wear out too often, ea94-041.
Brakes failed four times. Dealership found nothing wrng with the brakes, but possibly vehicle needed a new master cylinder. Brakes failed again. Vehicle towed to consumer's home. Mechanic who checked vehicle indicated that emergency brake overheated, as well as corrosive brake materials, were the cause for brake failure.
Purchased car used , when applying the brakes and the rear ABS anti-lock brakes failed, dealer said it was a malfunction, replaced the rear brake . Please describe .
Front struts replaced twice.
Rear brake caliper sliders bind, causing rear brakes to fail, also replaced rear brake rotors/pads.
Having continual problems with the anti lock braking system, having to replace the whole braking system every year.
Rear calipers inoperative/rear rotors rusty.
Ea94-041; rear brake calipers failed/ rusted and locked up, , replacements of parts and following instruction manual. Front brakes stop vehicle only.
Drove at speed of 30 MPH, applied brakes, pedal went to the floor, completely failed, pumped the pedal until build up.
Rear brake calipers stick due to rust, causing brake failure.
Brakes failed 4 times.
Rear calipers leak/sliders rusted.
Brakes failed.
Rear brakes effect performance, putting all pressure to front brakes. Front brakes wear excessively.*ak vehicle had excessive problem requiring much force neede to brake pedal to stop, threr was rear brake corrosion has been very bad, consumer was advised to always apply parking brake and ot to allow vehcile to sit without being or rotors will corrode badly.
Have to replace brake pads every six to nine months. Please give more details.
Front brakes replaced.
At approx. 35mph made attempt to slow/stop, pedal went to floor, no warning, pumped pedal until came back up, result nearly rear ending vehicle.
The rear brakes are corroded so the front brakes are the only ones working and the stopping distances is increased. Please describe.
Corroded rear disc brakes which caused reduction in brake effectiveness pe94-063.
While driving on the highway the braking system went off, losing all brakes in the vehicle.
Rear disc brakes failed.
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