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Sep 1, 2011 Fire 220,000 mi

BRAKE CALIPER LOCKS WHILE DRIVING BECAUSE THE SHAFT CYLINDER IS MADE OF PLASTIC WHICH OVERHEATS AND LAST FOR LESSER THAN 3 MONTHS DEPENDING ON DRIVING HABIT. THE BRAKE PADS LOCK IN PLACE SLOW THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE PADS ARE COMPLETELY WORN OUT. TWICE THE BRAKE MATERIAL CAUGHT FIRE AND DEMOBLIZED THE VEHICLE *TR

Sep 1, 2011 Fire 220,000 mi

BRAKE CALIPER LOCKS WHILE DRIVING BECAUSE THE SHAFT CYLINDER IS MADE OF PLASTIC WHICH OVERHEATS AND LAST FOR LESSER THAN 3 MONTHS DEPENDING ON DRIVING HABIT. THE BRAKE PADS LOCK IN PLACE SLOW THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE PADS ARE COMPLETELY WORN OUT. TWICE THE BRAKE MATERIAL CAUGHT FIRE AND DEMOBLIZED THE VEHICLE *TR

Oct 26, 2005

I AM HAVING TO REPLACE THE RIGHT WHEEL CYLINDER IN MY 95 NISSAN QUEST FOR THE 2ND TIME IN LESS THAN 3 YEARS. I WAS TOLD THAT THE FIRST TIME I FIXED IT THAT IT WOULD BE A LONG TIME BEFORE I WOULD EVER HAVE TO REPLACE IT AGAIN, WELL NOW IT IS LESS THAN 3 YRS LATER AND I AM HAVING TO REPLACE IT AGAIN. THERE SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM AND I WOULD LIKE SOME ANSWERS. *JB

Oct 26, 2005

I AM HAVING TO REPLACE THE RIGHT WHEEL CYLINDER IN MY 95 NISSAN QUEST FOR THE 2ND TIME IN LESS THAN 3 YEARS. I WAS TOLD THAT THE FIRST TIME I FIXED IT THAT IT WOULD BE A LONG TIME BEFORE I WOULD EVER HAVE TO REPLACE IT AGAIN, WELL NOW IT IS LESS THAN 3 YRS LATER AND I AM HAVING TO REPLACE IT AGAIN. THERE SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM AND I WOULD LIKE SOME ANSWERS. *JB

May 6, 2002 Crash

CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKE AT 40 MPH, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, NO BRAKING ACTION. REARENDED VEHICLE IN FRONT, CAUSING A 5 VEHICLE ACCIDENT. DAMAGE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME. NO INJURY.*AK

May 6, 2002 Crash

CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKE AT 40 MPH, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, NO BRAKING ACTION. REARENDED VEHICLE IN FRONT, CAUSING A 5 VEHICLE ACCIDENT. DAMAGE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME. NO INJURY.*AK

Apr 5, 2001

BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALL WAY TO FLOORBOARD. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Apr 5, 2001

BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALL WAY TO FLOORBOARD. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Feb 1, 2000 Crash

IT WAS VERY ICY ON THE ROAD CONSUMER PRESSED ON BRAKES TO AVOID HITTING ANOTHER DRIVER, AND VEHICLE DIDN'T STOP. CONSUMER HIT THE OTHER CAR IN THE REAR, AND AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. CONSUMER FEELS THAT AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED FROM THE DAMAGE DONE TO THE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 1, 2000 Crash

IT WAS VERY ICY ON THE ROAD CONSUMER PRESSED ON BRAKES TO AVOID HITTING ANOTHER DRIVER, AND VEHICLE DIDN'T STOP. CONSUMER HIT THE OTHER CAR IN THE REAR, AND AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. CONSUMER FEELS THAT AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED FROM THE DAMAGE DONE TO THE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 20, 1998 Crash

WHILE DRIVING TO A TRAFFIC LIGHT, SLOWED DOWN, APPLIED BRAKES AND THE BRAKES LOCKED UP. FRONTAL IMPACT OCCURRED WHEN VEHICLE SKIDDED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER CONTACTED, ADJUSTER QUOTED $8800 IN DAMAGE, ONE INJURY. *AK

Oct 20, 1998 Crash

WHILE DRIVING TO A TRAFFIC LIGHT, SLOWED DOWN, APPLIED BRAKES AND THE BRAKES LOCKED UP. FRONTAL IMPACT OCCURRED WHEN VEHICLE SKIDDED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER CONTACTED, ADJUSTER QUOTED $8800 IN DAMAGE, ONE INJURY. *AK

Apr 8, 1998

ABS BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR AND THERE IS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE BEFORE VEHICLE COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP. *AK

Apr 8, 1998

ABS BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR AND THERE IS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE BEFORE VEHICLE COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP. *AK

Sep 26, 1997

ABS BRAKES FAIL INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE/BRAKES FADING. DEALER REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER A SECOND TIME AND PROPERLY BLEEDING ABS SYSTEM. *AK

Sep 26, 1997

ABS BRAKES FAIL INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE/BRAKES FADING. DEALER REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER A SECOND TIME AND PROPERLY BLEEDING ABS SYSTEM. *AK

Sep 26, 1997

ABS BRAKES FAIL INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE/BRAKES FADING. DEALER REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER A SECOND TIME AND PROPERLY BLEEDING ABS SYSTEM. *AK

Sep 26, 1997

ABS BRAKES FAIL INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE/BRAKES FADING. DEALER REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER A SECOND TIME AND PROPERLY BLEEDING ABS SYSTEM. *AK

Sep 4, 1996

DURING VEHICLE OPERATION A GRINDING NOISE IS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR BRAKES WHEN THEY ARE APPLIED, AS A RESULT THE DRUMS HAVE CRACKED AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR SHOE HAS BROKEN.*AK

Sep 4, 1996

DURING VEHICLE OPERATION A GRINDING NOISE IS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR BRAKES WHEN THEY ARE APPLIED, AS A RESULT THE DRUMS HAVE CRACKED AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR SHOE HAS BROKEN.*AK

Jul 11, 1996

BRAKES MAKE NOISE/GRIND. *SD

Jul 11, 1996

BRAKES MAKE NOISE/GRIND. *SD

Nov 2, 1995

ABS: NOTICED BRAKE PROBLEM AT 500 MILES; COULD HEAR AND FEEL GRINDING IN BRAKES; NO LOSS OF BRAKING POWER. TT

Nov 2, 1995

ABS: NOTICED BRAKE PROBLEM AT 500 MILES; COULD HEAR AND FEEL GRINDING IN BRAKES; NO LOSS OF BRAKING POWER. TT

Nov 1, 1995

EXPERIENCING RUBBING OF THE BRAKES. TT CONSUMER STATES BRAKES ALSO SQUEAKS.*JB

Nov 1, 1995

EXPERIENCING RUBBING OF THE BRAKES. TT CONSUMER STATES BRAKES ALSO SQUEAKS.*JB