1998 Kia Sephia: rotors or pads wearing out early

Filed Jan 4, 2002 · Body, Brakes · OH

While driving approximately 65 MPH, hood released and smashed into windshield which blocked vision of driver, consumer felt problem was due to brake pads and rotors that cause severe vibration and had to be replaced frequently, there was no crash or injury to report when this incident occurred.*ak brakes would vibrate and were noisy, requested rear brakes be cleaned lubed, dealer found rotors warped and pads worn and excessive dust in rear brakes, numerous engine problems such as cooling fan rumble, check engine light on, engine stall, burning smell, belt squeaks, electric cooling fan inoperative, fan blade, plug wires and coil boots, valve cover gasket were replaced, evaporator was replaced and recharged, many electrical problems including ignition switch, starter, alternator, multifunction switch, battery terminal, and bulb failure, dealer has also found corrosion, poor connections and low voltage, consumer states numerous problems with shifter, harsh shifts and clunks, dealer replaced old style flex plate, binding shifter which was cleaned and lubed, fluid leaks, dealer replaced leaking power steering hose, multiple structural problems such as missing wiper arm cap, key will not open trunk, trunk lever does not release, broken trunk release handle, left rear door molding coming off, dealer replaced trunk release, reinstalled door weatherstrip, found oil leaks, and undercarriage showing signs of damage, bubbles in dash pad, sunvisor coming loose, dealer replaced dash pad, dealer found tail pipe damaged, both front aftermarket tires (no tire information) worn, left rear rim bent, rear tires (no tire information) cupped and feathered due to lack of rotation and alignment problems, consumer also requested dealer to check cv boots for grease leak, dealer found no problem.

Filed Sep 6, 2001 · Brakes · MA

Vibration when brake apply, road test brake pulsation rotors warped pads worn uneven, replaced pads and rotors clean and lube slides hand torque wheels.

Filed Oct 12, 2000 · Brakes · NY

Premature wear of brake rotors. At 9000 miles rotors had to be resurfaced. Please provide further details.

Filed Aug 30, 2000 · Body, Brakes · PA

Premature wear of brake pads and rotors. Dealer has repaired and replaced the brakes several times.*ak in addition heater core, alternator, starter,spark plugs, front windshield and door weather strips failed.

Filed Apr 10, 2000 · Brakes · VA

Brake rotors warp without explanation and require replacement. This has happened at three month intervals without any explaination by repair persons as to cause or long term solution.

Filed Mar 27, 2000 · Brakes · TN

Within 27,000 miles brake pads/rotors and calipers have been replaced eight times due to premature wearing. Please give any further details.

Filed Sep 15, 1999 · Brakes · WA

Vehicle experiences continued premature wear of the rotors and pads, seven replacements within 19,886 miles. Mjs

Filed Aug 16, 1999 · Brakes · NY

Brake pads and rotors are prematurely wearing out. Complete brake system has been replaced 5 times.

Filed Jul 1, 1999 · Brakes · TN

Front brake rotors warped after approx. 3000 miles. Reduces braking ability. Rotors have been replaced two times before current event and problem continues to come back.

Filed Mar 28, 1999 · Brakes · TX

The rotors have warped on us twice. My dealer keeps telling me that this is not dangerous, and that it is my imagination that I have a hard time braking while waiting for parts, and when coming off the interstate, I had to fight for the control of my car because of the shimmy. I have also been told that it is not necessary to replace the pads when the roters are replaced. When the rotors warp, I have had no notice. This car scares me.

Filed Mar 5, 1999 · Brakes · MA

Rotors warped/vibrated and were replaced four times.

Filed Nov 12, 1998 · Brakes, Transmission · PA

Disc plates/rotors warped and pads failed resulting in vibration and handling problems while braking.