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1995 Plymouth Neon: rotors or pads wearing out early

5 of the 478 complaints about the 1995 Plymouth Neon describe rotors or pads wearing out early.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
1%
recalls
3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Rotors or pads wearing out early by model year

  • 2001
    1
  • 1995
    5

What owners say

Filed Jan 29, 1998 · Brakes · MI

Front brake rotors warped/calipers locked up on second failure, almost causing a collision.

Filed Jun 12, 1997 · Brakes · FL

Vehicles front brake pads have premature wear and tear, having to change every 5,ooo, and the manufacturer has a technical tsb on this, has to put heavy duty material which is still changed every 5,000 miles. This is also due to calipers freezing. *ak

Filed Oct 11, 1996 · Brakes · NY

Front brake rotors rusted and pitted 2 times.

Filed Jun 9, 1996 · Brakes · FL

Warped rotors, causing mild vibration upon braking.

Filed Mar 22, 1996 · Brakes · TX

Abs brakes; excessive pads wear associated w/poor stopping. Please describe details.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinderReported May 3, 1996 · 151,800 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The brake master cylinder can leak brake fluid due to a damaged double lip rear piston seal.
Risk
Brake fluid leakage can result in diminished effectiveness of one half of the split brake system. The instrument panel warning light(s) will signal system impairment prior to partial brake system loss.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear brake master cylindr piston assembly.

Recall number 96V075000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported February 23, 1994 · 7,100 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The rear brake hose mounting bracket screws can fail allowing the brake hoses to move out of position. The unrestrained hoses are then susceptible to damage which could result in brake fluid leakage.
Risk
Brake fluid leakage will reduce the braking performanceof the vehicle, extend stopping distances, and could result in an accident.
Remedy
The rear brake line hose bracket screws on these vehicles will be replaced.

Recall number 94V034000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipReported January 9, 1994 · 2,700 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The ABS brake master cylinder rear seal allows air to enter the brake system, causing spongy brakes or partial brake system loss.
Risk
Air entering the brake system caused extended stopping distance or partial loss of brakes which may result in an accident.
Remedy
Master cylinders will be inspected for the suspect build date code range and will be replaced if necessary.

Recall number 94V026000 · Recall details

Questions about the 1995 Plymouth Neon premature wear

Is rotors or pads wearing out early a common problem on the 1995 Plymouth Neon?

5 of 478 owner complaints about the 1995 Plymouth Neon (1%) mention rotors or pads wearing out early. The model year with the most reports is 1995.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Plymouth Neon?

There are 3 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 1995 Plymouth Neon

Fire or smoke 23Overheating 20Brake failure 19Stalling 18No deployment 15ABS 14Power steering loss 12Grinding brakes 10Headlights 10Check engine light 9Loss of power 9Steering lock-up 9Engine failure 7Seat belt 7Transmission failure 7Tire blowout 5

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