Plastic end piece of hand lever broke, allowing spring to be ejected. Ratcheting mechanism no longer works. In a crash, the emergency brake would not function as expected. On hand would have to be left on the brake to keep it applied, instead of applying the brake and returning both hands to the steering wheel for crash avoidance.
1995 Subaru Legacy brakes complaints
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Brake rotors warped twice, at 20000 and 36000 miles. Dealer resurfaced rotors at 20855 miles, rotors have warped again within 17000 miles, no unusual driver brake applications have heated rotors, vehicle shudders heavily when coming to a stop. Suspect defective/inferior rotor metals.
Intermittently when brakes are applied in icy conditions the pedal becomes hard, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
Extended stopping distance due to rear brake rotors corroding. Dealer said rotors needed to be replaced.
Brake rotors warped, causing severe vibration upon braking.
Consumer was driving at approx 60 MPH down a 10 mile long winding narrow hill road, went to change lanes but could not get in, had to apply brakes. Pushed hard, almost to floor, had no response. Had to re-apply again. This occurred twice within 5 minutes, received no warning light, mechanic's analysis was that master cylinder failed. *ak updated 01/05/10. *lj updated 01/05/10.
While driving vehicle about 25 MPH the comsumer stepped on the brake pedal and the vehicle did not stop; depending on the speed of the vehicle, the longer the vehicle will stop. The dealer did check the system and did not find anything wrong with the ABS. Comsumer had not contacted the manufacturer.
Rear brakes failed at very low mileage.
Abs brake failure, made a noise, corrosion and warped rotors in for replacement continues to make a noise.
The front brake rotors vibrate while vehicle is in motion. *ak vehicle vibrates when brakes are applied to slow down from speed of 65 MPH.
The shift lock release does not release the emergency parking brake. Please describe in detail.
Antilock brake system fails to stop vehicle in a reasonable distance on slippery road surfaces.
Antilock brakes failed.
In the snow and rain brakes lock up while drivng. Please describe. Tt
Abs system failure, when driving on rough surface there is loss of braking. Tt
Abs braking problems. Please describe. Tt
While driving with cruise control on, disengage cruise and vehicle accelerated, brake did not respond, turn ignition off, then lost steering, resulting in r/end.
Anti-lock brake light lamp comes on when ignition is turned on and remains on during the time engine is running.
Abs system failed when used in inclement weather causing a skid. Please describe. Tt
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