When there is a lot of water on the road from it raining for a while, the brakes effectiveness decreases greatly, bad enough that if the driver isn't careful a wreak could easily occur, brakes fail while going over inch of water.
1997 Pontiac Trans Sport brakes complaints
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The vehicle has been returned three times for wheel cylinder failer. Left rear has been replaced two times. The right rear has been replaced once. When the failers occurs..braking distance is increased a great deal. I am worried that I won't be able to brake in time if something were to arrise..
Abs brake light illuminates, indicating malfunction within the system. Please give any further details.
Recall 98v072000; the stopping distance hasn't gotten any better since the recall work has been performed, and when turning on the windshield wipers the radio failed. There had been an crash before and after the recall work had been performed because of stopping distances of the brakes.
The defective ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing the pedal to go to the floor and extended stopping distance which almost caused an accident. Dealer will not cooperate and cannot determine the problem.
When coming down mountain grades and applying the brakes, the brakes smell like burning plastic. When pulling over can see smoke coming from brakes. Brakes were cleaned on 8/15/97 for brake noise. Consumer is still experiencing problem with brakes. The truck is being looked at by dealer at this time.
Owner has ABS brakes, while driving at 20 MPH and applying the brakes, pedal went to the floor. Owner notes that brake line was cut on the right front brake which connects to ABS system. Dealers have corrected problem, but owner still has concerns.
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