Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
07/09/200367500109/01/1996
 Brakes failed while approaching cars stopped at a red light. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
11/06/200008/01/1999
 No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
01/05/2000
 Abs brakes failed, resulting in a crash. *ak
03/01/1998108/01/1996
 Brake sensor failed.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
 When the brakes are applied the vehicle experiences extended stopping distance. the dealer has been notified. *ak
03/31/1997107/12/1996
 Brakes failed.
103/02/1996
 Brakes drag.
06/17/19967
 Brakes failed, causing accident. *dh
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
01/13/2000301/01/1997
 Front brake calipers seized; brakes pads cracked, drums replaced. 3 times rear pads cracked and blew, as if car was driven with feet on both accelerator and brake, or driven with emergency brake on; but neither was the case. car was driven in a normal, moderate manner, and after only 3 months the rear shoes burned/cracked, and worn almost through, and the rear drums need replacing. firestone (who did repairs) say no mechanical reason can be found, but mechanical failrue of some kind is only possible explanation. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS
07/19/1996104/10/1996
 Brake pads and shoes failed.
02/02/1996102/09/1996
 Front brake pads replaced.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM
01/13/2000301/01/1997
 Front brake calipers seized; brakes pads cracked, drums replaced. 3 times rear pads cracked and blew, as if car was driven with feet on both accelerator and brake, or driven with emergency brake on; but neither was the case. car was driven in a normal, moderate manner, and after only 3 months the rear shoes burned/cracked, and worn almost through, and the rear drums need replacing. firestone (who did repairs) say no mechanical reason can be found, but mechanical failrue of some kind is only possible explanation. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS
01/13/2000301/01/1997
 Front brake calipers seized; brakes pads cracked, drums replaced. 3 times rear pads cracked and blew, as if car was driven with feet on both accelerator and brake, or driven with emergency brake on; but neither was the case. car was driven in a normal, moderate manner, and after only 3 months the rear shoes burned/cracked, and worn almost through, and the rear drums need replacing. firestone (who did repairs) say no mechanical reason can be found, but mechanical failrue of some kind is only possible explanation. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER
07/19/20021
 Consumer states that when the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor resulting in extended stopping. the service station has replaced the master brake cylinder. *jb *yh