Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
9521210/01/199546478The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake system. if petroleum-based grease is used to lubricate any par04/25/1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
985A1303/18/1998601012The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc06/17/1998
956203/01/199539900Roughness concern during brake application. *tw11/01/1995
BC889995040104/01/19953030300Unknown11/01/1995

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
06/15/19955
 Brakes replaced.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS
11/15/1994
 Brake rotors warp very fast; pads wear prematurely; when applied, pedal pulsates; front brakes locks up. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
11/15/1994
 Brake rotors warp very fast; pads wear prematurely; when applied, pedal pulsates; front brakes locks up. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
03/27/1999212/01/1997
 Steel brake line on rear axel failed first. steel brake line on to rignt front failed this time. left front steel brake line showed signs of failure and was replaced too. lines are rusting through where attached to frame or axle. bought car in indiana, but later found out it came from wisconsin. *ak