When brakes are applied the pedal gets hard, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has changed the code several times, and replaced various parts of the braking system.
1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass brakes complaints
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Purchased car (used) in nov. 1997. Was told by amato olds that the car underwent a complete inspection. Have had numerous problems including: intake manifold replaced, 4 of 6 fuel injectors replaced, fan motor in engine replaced. Heard grinding noise in brakes last nite. Mechanic states that the calipers on rear brakes have rusted in locked position. Said that this is an old problem. Have worn down rotors. Must replace calipers and rotors in rear. Also in rear, emergency brake has failed. Also looks to be old problem. States front brakes also need rotors. Uneven wear on rotors. Mechanic seems to think that all of these problems existed when car was purchased. Noticed another complaint on calipers and rotors. Is there anything that can be done?
The rear calipers failed for the origional owner, they were replaced at origional dealer, they again failed shortly after I bought the car. I have replaced them twice. This is a very poor design, they don`t adjust evenly or the same each time you set the parking brake. I have called general motors and was simply brushed off. I have never owned a car with such a miserable brake system.
The anti lock brake light comes on as soon as the brake pedal is depressed.
Front left brakes are prematurely wearing out, cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem. Please give any further details.
Brake calipers lock up due to corrosion causing damage and premature/uneven wear of the pads and rotors.
Brakes thump when released and have recently failed twice. This last time they failed in the rain, vehicle swerved and driver lost control.
Anti-lock brake system locked up causing a collision.
Brake system continually experiencing problems. Yh
Brakes failed, pedal goes to the floor.
Brakes in the front and rear failed causing noise. Yh
Brake rotors rusted/warped.
While driving vehicle had been having problem with brakes. Had taken vehicle to shop and technician said, upon examination, that consumer had been driving with two wheel brakes, and the manufacturer had taken care of it six times.
Owner claims that the rear brakes on the car do not work. Front brakes do work. *ak front brakes were replaced at 22000 and 36000 miles.
Brake calipers/pads/shoes, fell off in garage. Does not know which one rusted out because they're not being used, when applying the brakes they are inoperative. *ak consumer states he was told that since 1989 gm has been having rear brake problems, consumer was also told by a gm represenative that they are not doing anything about it, the way it was explained is that rear brakes do not work so consequently they freeze up and then rust from not working.
On two occasions the drums failed, causing both front and rear brake calipers to scorch, resulting in numerous brake repairs. Please describe details.
While driving the vehicle on normal road condtions the brake calipers froze. All braking power was lost and the vehicle would not stop. This almost caused an accident. *ak
Brake failure, driving at speed 5mph, applied brakes, pedal went to the floor.
Brakes wear out prematurely.
Brakes failed 2 times.
Power brake booster failed four times, causing one accident.
In dry weather, consumer was driving went to apply the brake pedal and it went to the floor. Please describe .
The rear disk brake fell, had them fixed twice but the same problem is still there.
Corroded rear disc brakes which caused reduction in braking pe94-063. Tt
When apply the brake sometimes lock up . Tt
Oil pressure switch leaks.
All four brake calipers either freeze and apply pressure due to one or more weakening or rotors warped w/numerous changes of parts. Please describe details. Tt
Rear disc brake showing corrosion after examined by smith auth sales gm. Please describe details. Tt
Vehicle has corroded rear disc brakes.they do not work in winter car can not go down hills.with constant front brake wear.(ea94-041). Tt
Master brake cylinder failed.
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