All four brake rotors have rusty pitted surfaces. The right rear is almost totally pock marked with pits and causes the car to pulsate and shake severely when the brakes are applied. The anti-lock brake system has been repaired previously three times for faulty sensors or wiring.
1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass brakes complaints
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Brakes have been changed 7 times, there was less than 5000 miles btween sets of brakes being repaired. Took to dealer and they couln't find the cause of the problem.
Brakes failed 3 other times since may 1998. After 4th time, calipers were found to be the problem. Vehicle was fixed at other than dealership as dealer denies problem with brakes.
Brake pads wear out more frequently which causes extended stopping distance and may result in a crash. Currently on 5th pair of brake pads. Also ABS light comes on while making some turns.
Emergency brake cable cracked. Yh
Rear brakes malfunctioned due to a design flaw, resulting in extended stopping distance. Also dealer replaced brake calipers/pads and rotors, common problem. Please provide further information.
Brake rotors worn out. Yh
Abs light illuminating due to failure of the wheel sensor. Mjs
Brakes failed.
Brakes failed, causing squeaking noise.
Rotors failed.
The ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance. Also heard a grinding noise at the front end of the vehicle when applying the brakes. The anti-brake wheel sensor also failed. Vehicle been in the shop seven times in reference to the ABS brakes.
Control arms replaced, original ones were weak causing noise.
Driving 65 MPH w/cruise control on; vehicle started drifting left, off road, put brakes on, but to no avail; vehicle spun around & went right; hit post; air bag did not deploy; vehicle went up post then landed on roof.
The ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance and heard a "grinding noise" at the front end of the vehicle when appling the brake. (same problem with a cutlass supreme 1996, dealer traded in for this 1997 with the same problem).
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