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ABS engages at slow speed in normal driving conditions and occasionally following braking when cornering. Decrease in braking distance also noticed as it feels as if slipping occurs in brakes. Grinding noise also attendant to this situation. Dealer service replaced sensor and hub assembly. Brakes had been replaced previously at 70,000 miles, which I consider too early on this vehicle.
ABS system was activating due to defect in snap ring of transmission. The brakes would fail at slow speed causing the ABS system to think the rear tires were sliding, therefore the ABS system would work. The reason for this was the snap ring in the transmission was mispositioned causing the output shaft to have to much end play, therefore causing the vehicle speed sensor to lose signal, and the ABS system would kick in everytime you stopped. The computer never logged that the ABS system had ever been working, or had ever worked. After reassemble the transmission correctly everything appears to be working fine. This problem appear to have caused abnormal wear in the rear brake shoes, due to the fact that the ABS was working all the time. After this wore out the shoes, the brakes started failing.
Emergency brake cable engaged by itself sporadically. Also excessive wear of brake pads, 3 sets of pads wore out from 8,000 miles to 48,000 miles of wear/ rotors were replaced due to defective hub. Also, 2 brake sensors and 2 sets of brake calipers were replaced. Dealer notified, and most repairs and labor was done under warranty, other repairs were done at consumer's cost.
- Leonard, MI, USA
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Vehicle been experenicing ongoing brake failure whenever brakes are applied in wet/snowy road conditions. Vehicle been in dealer shop on three occasions, and problem still goes unresolved.
When applying the brakes the steering wheel vibrates very hard, and vehicle could possibly lose control. Took to dealer, they said it was out of warranty.
Ongoing problem with rear wheel brakes system not working. Vehicle been inspected/repaired by two different dealers. On several occasions brake pads have been replaced. Also, four rotors have been replaced and turnd more then twice each. Problem still occurring.
Excessive front disc pad wear - vehicle pulls to left when braking - description is the same for each incident - pads replaced and drums turned at 9948 and 33000 miles - obviously there is a design problem with these brakes.
When traveling on wet pavement about 10-15 mph and upon depressing the brake pedal to make a gradual stop, the anti-lock brakes locked up, causing the vehicle to go into a skid, resulting in extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted the dealer.
While stopping, applying brake, heard a clunk noise and felt a jarring. After parking, tried to put into reverse and could not. Was able to drive forward but heard a grinding noise. Now unable to get into gear and it does not shift. No reverse. The brake problem became apparent with a grinding noise while moving through stop and go traffic. Failed calipers and resulting in damaged rotors and pads.
This was a major acid discharge not a leak! all repairs as yet under warranty. 1 in 10 vans to the garage reported to have this defect. Garage only replaced the other brake line when we offered to pay for it. When we offered to pay for it.
When the brakes are applied, they would make squeaky noises & the brake pedal would go to the floor. Also, every 3 months, the ABS braking system had to be replaced due to excessive wear.
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, they will go straight to the floorboard, and the ABS system will kick in. Consumer had to pump the brakes hard to stop the vehicle.
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- Sun Prairie, WI, USA