After the complete brake system had been repaired-the brake pad was found in consumer driveway-where it had fallen off. *ak front brake pads were replaced, mechanic stated rear problems were causing excess wear on the front brakes, a month later, consumer had the front brakes replaced, approximately 2 years later, the rear brakes, rotors, and pads were replaced, and in aug of 1998 the rear brake pads fell off in driveway.
1993 Chevrolet Lumina brakes complaints
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Anti lock brake system failed.
Brakes failed twice, resulting in loss of control.
Left rear brake rubbing together.
Alternator and starter failed causing complete loss of power, starter replaced four times.
Abs brakes; when applying the brakes on two occasions, the pedal went to the floor and the vehicle failed to stop completely, resulting in dealer buying back the vehicle.
Abs brakes, when applying the brakes at low speeds, the pedal goes to the floor and the brakes fail to stop the vehicle. *ak consumer states ABS kicks in while backing up for no reason, this happens on dry surfaces and there is no sliding or skidding.
In june 95 consumer experienced pulsation,. The dealership replaced the rotors and pads at 42, 296 miles. August/95 at 44,500 miles. The first time consumer was driving down a hill, as she began to brake, there was pulsation, the pedal went to the floor and there was no response. She had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The second time at 64,000 miles son was driving, felt vibrations and began to step on brakes and there was no response, he had to use the emergency brakes to stop the vehicle also.
Brake rotors rusted and warped.
When applying the brakes the pedal will intermittently travel to the floor. Please give any further details.
Left rear barke sounded like metal rubbing together, replace pads/rotors/again replace pads, to no avail, possible caliper aren't releasing.
Rear brake system was completely corroded.
While driving 15 MPH, making a sudden stop, vehicle's brake system shuts down. An independent mechanic told owner that the rotors were rusted and the rear calipers were broken owner states that when she tried to brake the pedal was moving back and forth and surged suddenly. The front brakes were replaced prior to the accident . There is a service bulletin out on the vehicle. Dealer has been notified about the accident.
Replaced rear brake calipers/pads and rotors.
When brakes were applied, pedal went to the floor without stopping vehicle.
When applying the ABS in any type of weather or speed, the ABS light comes on and the brakes fail to stop the vehicle. Please provide details.
Bolts on brake calipers failed.
Abs brakes have gone for the 2nd time. Dealer replaced first set. Refuses to replace this time.
Owner states that brakes have excessive wear and that she is concerned for her safety. Owner also notes that vehicle had numerous brake jobs done, but still has problems. Also brakes grind.
Antilock brakes lock up, causing brake failure.
Driving vehicle about 10-15 MPH, applied ABS brakes. Left front wheel locked up, would happen on/off; also occurred when leaving parking lot; was low grade; pushed on brakes, pedal went to floor; heard noises in dash area when applying brakes.
Brake pads were contaminated.
When applying the brakes the ABS anti-lock brake light came on, took to dealer who indicated that the controller is bad and needs to be replaced .
The rear brake calipers lock up, causing the front brake pads and the front rotors to prematurely wear. Please give further details.
Rear caliper slides froze.
Antilock brakes failed, causing accident.
Brake caliper pin floater failed, resulting in front and rear brake noise when attempting to stop.
Antilock brakes failed.
Rear brakes locked up.
Consumer is experiencing premature wear of the front and rear brake rotors, rotors were replaced in march at 24,000 miles and replaced again at 29,-000 miles.
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