1986 CHEVROLET CAPRICE Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems

26 complaints about Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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All Service Brakes, Hydraulic Complaints (26)

Feb 1, 2001

THE HOUSING OF THE POWER MASTER CYLINDER (CAST) BROKE AND OPENED UP WHICH CAUSED THE FLUID TO LEAK OUT. NLM

May 6, 1999

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED PEDAL BECOMES HARD, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Feb 19, 1999

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, BAKES GO STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD. *AK

Sep 2, 1998

BRAKES FAILED.

Aug 11, 1998

VEHICLE STALLED AND BRAKES DIDN'T WORK. THEY GOT HARD, THE PEDAL WOULDN'T MOVE AT AL., DRIVING AT 10 MPH, INCLINE TOWARDS RED LIGHT, CAR WOULD NOT STOP, MANAGED TO SLOW DOWN. DEALER STATES THEY HAVE REPAIRED BEFORE, AND CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM BECAUSE OF VARIOUS WORKMANSHIP. *AK

Jun 11, 1998

THE BRAKES GOT HARD AND THE PEDAL WOULD NOT GO DOWN. DRIVER HAD TO STAND ON THE PEDAL WITH TWO FEET TO STOP, SHE PUT IT IN NEUTRAL TO GET THE CAR TO STOP. THE DEALER HAS HAD OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THESE BRAKES. THE BRAKES ARE NO LONGER USED. DEALER OFFERED TO REPLACE BRAKES WITH THE SAME STYLE FOR A FEE. WHEN CONSUMER DRIVES AT 45-55MPH ON WET AND DRY PAVEMENTS THE PROBLEM IS THE SAME. THERE IS NO RECALL. *AK

May 12, 1998

BRAKE PROBLEMS; WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK, IT GOES TO MANUAL. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AT LOW SPEEDS (30-40 MPH) THE PEDAL REMAINS STIFF. THE PROLBEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK

Jan 2, 1997

POWER MASTER BRAKE ASSEMBLY LEAKS , CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE POOR RECALL REPAIR.

May 5, 1996

BRAKES FAILED. *DSH

Mar 1, 1996

BRAKE POWER BOOSTER HAS FAILED, TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES. *AK

Mar 1, 1996

BRAKE POWER BOOSTER HAS FAILED, TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES. *AK

Feb 12, 1996

FAILURE OF THE BRAKES CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO HAVE A NEAR ACCIDENT. TT

Dec 14, 1995

ELECTRICAL MASTER CYLINDER FAILED, TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING. TT

Nov 21, 1995

BRAKING PROBLEMS. TT MASTER CYLINDER KEEPS FAILING, CONSUMER STATES RECALL 86C27 WAS COMPLETE, HOWEVER PROBLEMS CONTINUE. *SLC

Nov 21, 1995

BRAKING PROBLEMS. TT MASTER CYLINDER KEEPS FAILING, CONSUMER STATES RECALL 86C27 WAS COMPLETE, HOWEVER PROBLEMS CONTINUE. *SLC

Oct 31, 1995

EXPERIENCING POWER BRAKE ASSIST MALFUNCTIONS. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAILS. TT

May 11, 1995

BRAKES FAILED. *SKD

May 10, 1995

MASTER CYLINDER FAILED, RESULTING BRAKE PEDAL BECOMING HARD. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Feb 2, 1995

POWER BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *SKD

Jan 27, 1995

POWER MASTER PUMP/MOTOR REPLACED TWICE DUE TO FAILURE.

Jan 27, 1995

FRONT BRAKES REPLACED DUE TO BRAKE FAILURES PRIOR TO RECALL.

Jan 27, 1995

BRAKE LINE REPLACED DUE TO LEAK. *SKD

Jan 27, 1995

REAR BRAKE DRUM REPLACED.

Jan 27, 1995

REAR BRAKES REPLACED.

Jan 27, 1995

FRONT ROTORS CUT.

Jan 27, 1995

BRAKES FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL. *AW