Panic stop to avoid hitting car in front that stopped short to avoid dog in road. Brake pedal went to floor, very long stopping distance, steered around car ahead avoiding accident. Brake pedal did not returnto normal for about 20 minutes of pumping and test stops, proceeded with journey normally. Brought car to dealer next day. Parking brake cable replaced but no fault found in braking system. Note ABS out of service for 8 months but same problem occurred when ABS was not disabled in last 2 years, I have read other reports of similar incidents with this make, model and year.
1991 Oldsmobile 98 brakes problems
18 complaints (39% of all complaints for this car). 4 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 18
- of this car's complaints
- 39%
- crashes
- 4
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip13
- Foundation components: master cylinder6
- Foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders2
- Foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1
- Foundation components: drum: drum1
- Foundation components: disc: rotor1
- Foundation components1
- Conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Oldsmobile 98 brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1991 Oldsmobile 98 brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical
- What is wrong
- When applied, the parking brake lever assembly may release one or more teeth, reducing the cable load to the rear brakes.
- Risk
- Depending on the extent of the lever release and roadlevel. The parking brake may not hold the vehicle, allowing it to roll, whichcould result in an accident. Vehicle does not comply with fmvss 105.
- Remedy
- Replace parking brake lever assembly.
Recall number 91V167000 · Recall details
What 1991 Oldsmobile 98 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
When driving applied brakes and vehicle vibrated. Contacted local mechanic and he replaced master cylinders/rotors, and ABS brakes.
Abs light illuminates on the dash panel, when it illuminates ABS system will go into effect when driving. Delaer has been contacted. Dealer said that the ABS system needed to be replaced to fix the problem, but the owner didn't comply because of the cost. Vehicle later taken to a specialist, said that the wheel sensors needed to be replaced, not the ABS system. Owner wants manufacturer to pay for repair expenses. *ak
Consumer was traveling about 5mph in slow traffic, pressed on brakes and pedal went straight to the floor. Consumer rearednded another vehicle. Consumer indicated this happened frequently. Dealer will be contacted.
While depressing the brake pedal, it was hard with extended stopping distance intermittently. Dealer was notified . Please provide furthr informaton.
This is total break failure.pedal goes to the floor. Three pumps & brakes worked fine. Had sys.purged & master cylinder replaced by olds dealer. This same incindence of total loss of brakes has happened four times now. First time was in 1994, last time happened today.11/16/1999 also had replaced 2nd master cyinder. One & one half yrs. Ago.
Abs sensor light stays on. Dealer notified, and informed consumer it would cost $75.00 to inspect, and estimated $1000.00 for repairs.
Anti lock brakes failed.
Abs brakes; when applying the brakes in normal conditions, the pedal went to the floor and the vehicle continued to move forward. Please provide further details.
When driving on dry pavement the vehicle operates as if it is on ice due to the rear sensors needing to be replaced. Consumer has replaced the sensors on two occasions.
Questions about the 1991 Oldsmobile 98 brakes
Does the 1991 Oldsmobile 98 have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 18 complaints about the brakes of the 1991 Oldsmobile 98, 39% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1991 Oldsmobile 98 brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1991 Oldsmobile 98 brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 91V167000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Oldsmobile 98 have bad brakes?
The Oldsmobile 98 model years with the most brakes complaints are 1991 (18 complaints) and 1992 (16 complaints).
Other 1991 Oldsmobile 98 problems
Electrical 8Airbags 7Engine 4Transmission 3Visibility 3Body 1Lights 1Seat belts 1Seats 1Steering 1Tires 1
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