NHTSA — Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: Pads Problems

3.4

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
39,350 miles

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2002 Buick Century brakes problems

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2002 Buick Century Owner Comments

problem #2

Dec 012006

Century 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 64,500 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

: the contact stated the brake pads on the vehicle were defective. The brake pads began to separate after 64500 miles. The service dealer identified the separation. The contact replaced the brake pads. Updated 12/28/06.

- Oelwein, IA, USA

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problem #1

Jun 212004

Century 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 14,200 miles
The brake pads wore out prematurely to the point where they were making a grinding metal to metal noise. The brakes were not able to stop vehicle immediately when applied. This resulted in extended stopping distanced. Dealership replaced front brake pads and adjusted the rear brakes.

- Union City, NJ, USA

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