On my minivan (like most cars) there is a sensor for the front brakes so that when the front brakes pads are wearing thin, the sensor causes a high pitched shrill to be sounded. My sensor failed to function at all-hence I continued to use my brakes for a significantly longer time than I should have. As a result, by the time I was alerted to any damage to the brakes whatsoever, both the front and back brakes were so destroyed my van required an entire brake overhaul. Fortunately, once I heard a dreadful 'metal against metal' sound (my very first warning), I was able to drive directly to the dealership. Unfortunately, the dealership basically called me a liar when I told them about the defective sensor and they refused to pay any portion of my bill.
1997 Chrysler Town and Country brakes complaints
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While driving 65 MPH consumer had to make a sudden stop, the vehicle continued to travel. Consumer depressed the brake pedal again . *ak consumer had to swerve to avoid an accident.
Recall 96v215000; dealer has no parts, and keeps making the owner come in to get vehicle serviced, still does not have parts.
Brakes are very difficult to press down and are noisy.
Receivedd recall letter (#96v215000) 3 weeks ago; called dealer for appointment; was informed they had no parts; called manufacturer & informed no parts also.
Consumer contacted the dealer to have the recall work preformed for the master cylinder 96v215000, repairs were done. After leaving the dealership and upon making a stop, the vehicle continued to move. Consumer also stated that the emergency brake was engaged, causing the consumer to hit a bike rider.
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