2001 Chrysler Town and Country: brake failure

Filed May 19, 2010 · Brakes · 111,000 miles · MA

We bought a used 2001 chrysler town and country in march. Right away we started having brake problems. We have had the vehicle in the shop 3 times for the brakes. Today I went out, and there was absolutely no brakes. The pedal was all the way to the floor, and the van was still rolling. We have replaced pads, caliper, and lines already.

Filed Oct 1, 2009 · Brakes · 177,000 miles · FL · crash

Brake lines rusting. I had a 94 van that was totaled because the brake lines burst during a panic stop. My son was driving the van and a truck went through a red light. My son slammed on the brakes and nothing. The pedal went to the floor; the van rolled down a ravine into a guard rail and totaled the van. The left strut housing was ripped off. At the time I was suspicious of what happened, I thought the brakes could have been pumped to slow the vehicle down, my son said he tried to pump the brakes but nothing happened. The critical issue here is a catastrophic failure of the brakes, which I couldn't understand. Everyone on this board that had the lines rupture mentioned a complete failure of the brakes. The van was towed home and upon inspecting a 3' piece of brake tubing was missing from the left rear wheel, the rest of the lines was badly rusted. I have owned two 1991 vans 218k, 198k when they were sold for $25 each one 1994 van 170k was scrapped I presently own two 2001 vans 150k, 177k I recently looked at both my 2001 vans and the brake lines are badly rusted. I was quoted part prices for the two lines that go to the rear brake calipers. 68031823aa left rear brake line $227.49 4683792ad right rear brake $329.12 I definitely feel there is a serious design issue with the material the brake lines are made of. I would have never expected a catastrophic failure. Can anyone help me find these parts at a reasonable price? Should all of the lies be replaced? What did others have to pay for the dealer to fix the problem? Thanks many other similar complaints on this message board: http://forum.chryslerminivan.net/showthread.php?t=2620&page=12.

Filed Jul 23, 2004 · Brakes · OR

While driving consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. The vehicle started shaking uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic informed the driver that the brake pads and calipers needed to be replaced.

Filed Dec 30, 2003 · Brakes · TX

While driving the driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. The driver continued to hold the brake pedal to the floor until vehicle came to a stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the hydraulic brake line was defective.

Filed Feb 15, 2002 · Brakes · CA

Brake failure has occurred twice within a two week repair window. Dealer still working to correct brake problem.

Filed Jan 30, 2001 · Brakes · NC

Brake failure has occurred 4 times. 3rd master cylinder installed on 1/11/01. Currently at dealer for repair of 4th brake failure. All repairs done by david o'neal chrysler - raleigh, nc. Car is unsafe for occupants and others on the road.