Since I bought the car in may of 1997, I have had to have the front brakes repaired or replaced four times. The first time was two weeks after I bought the car, I took it in to the dealer, because the brake fluid kept leaking, and the front disc pulled. They told me that this was a recall problem, and they claimed to fix it. Nine months later I had to have the the front brakes replaced, and the rear brakes adjusted, due to pulling and squeaking, (at sears auto center). Later in october of 1998, I had to replace front discs again. This was when I took my car in for its 60000 mile service. The mechanic at kauffman tire in hiram, ga showed me the wear on the pads and brakes, they replaced the pads and machined the rotors. In june of 1999, the brakes started squeaking again, and it was pulling to the left. I had the brakes fixed at mid-state motors, in manchester, tn, and they worked fine until about mid-february 2000. Now when I pressed the brake pedal, it vibrated violently. I feel that the brakes are wearing and going bad much sooner than they should.
1996 Chevrolet Lumina brakes complaints
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When brake pedal is applied there is a clicking sound, then brakes release and vehicle will continue to roll with the brake pedal going to the floor. Dealer has been contacted.
Dealer told consumer to throw away front wheel rotors because the were too thin to grind. Nlm
State safety inspection mechanic noted that both front brake rotors were deeply rusted and/or pitted and should be inspected by a gm service center. The service representative at dagley chevrolet geo informed that both front brake rotors were rusted and pitted so deep that they could not be re-surfaced, they need to be replaced and the replacement would not be covered by gm. I looked at the rotors myself and find that the inside brake rotor friction surfaces are rusted or pitted away, aprox. 1/3 or less of the front inside brake pads are actualy making contact with the rotor surface. In my opinion, this results in a very significant loss of braking efficency.
Brakes squeal when applied.
Brake pads wear excessively.
Have a knocking or clicking on both rear tires while driving at slow speeds, lees than 10mph the noise happens in forward or reverse. Another problem is the brake pedal feels very spongy while braking, however the car has been stopping when needed to. It just seems odd to have to push the pedal so far down toward the floor, and still fell mushy.
Brakes continually failing to engage almost resulting in collision on several occasions.
Since ownership consumer has experienced braking problems, not engaging properly.
While applying ABS brakes pedal goes to the floor. Diagnostic test was done on brake system and no problem was found. Vehicle has an extreme exteneded stopping distance.
Sloan chevrolet has had vehicle four times attempting to resolve low pedal. Brake rotors were cut which did raise the pedal slightly; brake system was bled.
Engine failed.
Anti lock brake light failed.
When starting the vehicle a grinding noise comes when pressing the braking system at all times and the pedal, causing extended stopping distance which can cause an accident.
When applying the ABS brakes on dry pavement at 20 MPH the pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, resulting in a rear end collision. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
When making sudden or normal stop consumer noticed that the front brakes are burning, causing a very bad odor and excessive front brake wear.
Front brakes defective.
Computer/brakes failed, causing three warning lights to illuminate on the dash, as well as an accident.
In wet and dry weather the brakes don't stop car, it slows it down . *ak consumer states vehicle glides to a stop. Starter makes strange noise. Mounting bolt missing from radio causing rattling noise. Door lock assembly works improperly. Window sticking, dealer adjusted upper door and window moldings along track.
Failure on the brake shoes and pads of the vehicle, consumer was driving and the brakes failed.
Experiencing noise, burning smell and brake fluid leak; causes jerking/locking feeling on occasion.
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