1989 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
12 complaints about Service Brakes, Hydraulic
High Severity Issue
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All Service Brakes, Hydraulic Complaints (12)
FOLLOWING REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR DRUMS, SHOES AND WHEEL CYLINDERS, ONLY MODERATE BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE WILL CAUSE THE REAR WHEELS TO LOCK UP AND SKID. IN WET CONDITIONS THE REAR END CAN FISHTAIL LEADING TO POTENTIAL DISASTER. PROBLEM WAS NEVER NOTICED IN PREVIOUS 9 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP. THE FRONT DISC BRAKES APPEAR TO BE OPERATING AND THE PEDAL FEEL DOES NOT INDICATE AIR IN THE SYSTEM. THE GARAGE HAS LOOKED AT THE BRAKES ON TWO OCCASIONS AND MADE MINOR ADJUSTMENTS AND REPLACED THE SHOES ONCE (LESS THAN A YEAR), BUT COULD FIND NOTHING ELSE. PLEASE ADVISE. *AK
FOLLOWING REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR DRUMS, SHOES AND WHEEL CYLINDERS, ONLY MODERATE BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE WILL CAUSE THE REAR WHEELS TO LOCK UP AND SKID. IN WET CONDITIONS THE REAR END CAN FISHTAIL LEADING TO POTENTIAL DISASTER. PROBLEM WAS NEVER NOTICED IN PREVIOUS 9 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP. THE FRONT DISC BRAKES APPEAR TO BE OPERATING AND THE PEDAL FEEL DOES NOT INDICATE AIR IN THE SYSTEM. THE GARAGE HAS LOOKED AT THE BRAKES ON TWO OCCASIONS AND MADE MINOR ADJUSTMENTS AND REPLACED THE SHOES ONCE (LESS THAN A YEAR), BUT COULD FIND NOTHING ELSE. PLEASE ADVISE. *AK
FOLLOWING REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR DRUMS, SHOES AND WHEEL CYLINDERS, ONLY MODERATE BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE WILL CAUSE THE REAR WHEELS TO LOCK UP AND SKID. IN WET CONDITIONS THE REAR END CAN FISHTAIL LEADING TO POTENTIAL DISASTER. PROBLEM WAS NEVER NOTICED IN PREVIOUS 9 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP. THE FRONT DISC BRAKES APPEAR TO BE OPERATING AND THE PEDAL FEEL DOES NOT INDICATE AIR IN THE SYSTEM. THE GARAGE HAS LOOKED AT THE BRAKES ON TWO OCCASIONS AND MADE MINOR ADJUSTMENTS AND REPLACED THE SHOES ONCE (LESS THAN A YEAR), BUT COULD FIND NOTHING ELSE. PLEASE ADVISE. *AK
BRAKE FAILURE, IN FOR REPAIR, REPLACED ROTORS AND DISC PADS, LOCKUP DUE FAILURE OF CALIPERS, ALSO THE ADJUSTERS FAILED.
BRAKE FAILURE, IN FOR REPAIR, REPLACED ROTORS AND DISC PADS, LOCKUP DUE FAILURE OF CALIPERS, ALSO THE ADJUSTERS FAILED.
BRAKE FAILURE, IN FOR REPAIR, REPLACED ROTORS AND DISC PADS, LOCKUP DUE FAILURE OF CALIPERS, ALSO THE ADJUSTERS FAILED.
FRONT BRAKE HOSES ARE CRACKED, COULD EVENTUALLY BREAK THROUGH, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKING POWER. *AK
RECEIVED A SOFT PEDAL, WENT TO FLOOR WITH NO BRAKING EFFECT; CAUSED ACCIDENT. TT
CONTINUOUS FAILURE OF BRAKES WITH COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF ROTORS AND REBUILT CALIPERS. FAILURE NOW HAS EXTENDED TO REAR BRAKES LOCKING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
CONTINUOUS FAILURE OF BRAKES WITH COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF ROTORS AND REBUILT CALIPERS. FAILURE NOW HAS EXTENDED TO REAR BRAKES LOCKING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
BRAKES FAIL TO STOP VEHICLE EFFECTIVELY WHEN APPLIED. BRAKES HAVE BEEN ADJUSTED TWICE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURES. *SKD