Front brake rotors and pads have been replaced twice because of premature warping. The first time with 14, 000 miles and the second time with 24,000 miles.
1997 Kia Sephia brakes complaints
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Manual window regulator out of adjustment causing difficulty in rolling up. Mjs
I purchased my vehicle new and almost immediately started having problems with my brakes wearing out. First they resurfaced my original rotors and put them back on. The next time I took it in for brakes they "deglazed brake lining". Each subsequent visit after these the rotors have had to be replaced. They keep telling me that kia is working on the problem but I'm not seeing any results. My 36000 mi bumper to bomper warranty is about to expire and I'm afraid they'll try to start charging me for these repairs. In actuality, the rotors could probably have been replaced several more times than they were, but I cannot afford to take my car to the garage everytime the brakes are bad. I have to miss work and wait for vehicle to be worked on, so I basically drive this car around knowing that my brakes could go at any time. I have no other choice--need to work. The waiting room at the garage has been full of people with 97 sephia's who are having the same problems with brakes(and other non-safety related issues) as I have. I would appreciate it if someone could take this problem seriously. The usual mileage I get from new rotors before the pedal "gets soft" is about 500-1000, so you can see where this would be a problem to get to the garage all of the time. Thanks for your time...melissa
Vehicle has been expeiencing on-going problem with brake system; been in dealer shop on three occasions before correction was made. And engine check light was intermittently coming on until correction was made concerning the clutch.. Can the federal safety agency provide further detail in this matter.
While driving at any speed and applying brakes, brakes are soft and go half way to the floorboard. Also, there is a squeaking noise coming from the brakes.
Brake pads failed resulting in uncontrolable shaking of vehicle, replaced on two occasions. Mjs
Brake rotors and brake pads warped and wore out. This caused extended stopping distance, and could resultin a crash. Front braking system has been replaced 4 times. Delaer cannot determine the problem. Please provide further information.
When brakes are applied pedal goes to the floor and the front end shimmies. Dealer replaced the brakes several times and the problem still exists. Manufacturer has not been notified.
Intermittently the vehicle would not start. Also, dealer has replaced transmission and brake system. The manufacturer has been notified.
Brake rotors replaced several times due to extreme pulsation and extended stopping distances. Mjs
Rotors and brake pads replaced twice. Rotors warped and pads glazing. Complained thats brakes were not working right, and not stopping right. Started to file lemon law, and went to informal arbitration. Kia motors refused to do anything. Was going to file with the state when the brakes failed and resulted in an accident. I have noticed many of the same complaints about the brakes with kia motors, on the federal safety agency web site. Does someone have to get hurt or die in a car crash before kia will address the problem with their brake systems being placed on these cars, which has a major defect in them, causing accidents. Thank god my daughter was wearing her seat belt when the accident occured. The insurance company has totaled the car!!!!!! I will procide to sue kia motors for their failure to address such a serious problem
Vehicle continually experiences brake rotor and pad replacement due to vibration/pulsation. Mjs
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At 22,000 miles the brake rotors and pads are prematurely wearing. The brake rotors had to be replaced due to corrosion. Please give any further details.
Brakes malfunctioned; warped front brake rotors, causing extented stopping distance, resulting in loss of control/crash. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy.
Brakes failed causing major pulsating and extended stopping distances. Front brake pads replaced twice before. On october '98 replaced with new design shoe pad. Front rotors also replaced on october '98. Now once again experiencing extended stopping distances - major pulsating of brakes has returned for a third time. Previous repairs have shown there is a problem which causes the front disc pads to warp and wear out rotor.
When traveling at normal highway speed and when aapplying brakes, front brake rotors vibrate very hard. They feel like they are going to collapse, and they make a grinding sound. Dealer has been contacted.
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Rotors failed several times.
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Within 6,000 miles the front brake rotors have been cut down on two occasions, and currently needs to be replaced. *akfront rotors cut down 2 times within 6500 miles, then replaced the third time at 6500, rotors were replaced with new slighly thicker rotors.
Brakes make noise. Took vehicle to another city for repairs. Brake system needed replacing in sep. 98. Grabbing & noise from brakes has reappeared.
Warped front and rear rotors/ intermittent stalling. Replaced starter/battery/throttle body/starter motor and adjusted timing gear and chain.
When traveling at 45 MPH pushed the brake pedal and nothing happened. The emergency brake stopped the vehicle. Dealer contacted, and has no solution to the problem.
While drving the vehicle stalls without warning. Also, the braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance , and outside door handles broke off. Cause unknown. Dealer cannot determine problem. Please provide details.
Brakes, vibrate and cause the car to swerve. Taken in to fix the problem is still their. Other note, my sister has the same type car and this problem occurs with her car aslo.
The braking systems malfucntioned, causing the front brake rotors to be warped and pads to wear out, resulting in extended stopping distance and almost an accident. Been to dlr 2 times. Dealer cannot determine problem. Please provide details.
Rear brake adjusters do not work, causing warping of front brakes. Also resulting in an accident.
Brakes making noise.
Consumer complaining about braking system that has a manufacturing defect that cannot be corrected. Vehecle been in/out of dealer shops more then a dozen times and the problem still occurs . Five times the brake parts have been replaced, but nothing can be corrected. Vehicle have only 21,000.
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