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My van has gone through a lot of brake pads and rotors. I went in for new brakes and found out my master cylinder needed replaced. I have had other vehicles that needed brakes, but this van needs them more often. I am considering trading in for another make and model van. It's cost me a lot of money. I am not very pleased with the Dodge Caravan sport. **dimsii IVOQ entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis**770109
Consumer states that during braking the vehicle would vibrate and rumble and the steering wheel would shake. Dealer notified and replace front brake rotors and pads and the condition has reoccur. Feel free to provide any further information. Nlm
While driving 65 mph vehicle experienced extended stopping distance and lost control.. consumer could smell the brakes as they became hot. The brake lights illuminate and there is poor brake response. Consumer stated the vehicle was leaking transmission fluid, the air conditioner was making a howling noise, the brake booster was replaced.
While in motion, brakes failed causing an accident. The dealership repaired the vehicle. Soon after repairs were done, the brakes failed again. The dealership replaced the vehicle with a new Caravan. Same problem is still existing.
- South Ozone Park, NY, USA
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Consumer applied brakes at 40 mph, pedal went to the floor, no braking action. Consumer shifted to park to stop vehicle, engine stalled. Dealer could not find a cause. On 2 May 2001, rear drums were found to be out of round and were resurfaced. On 31 Jan 2002 dealer checked brakes due to vibration and stated brakes had 50 percent left. Dealer has replaced both rear drums and also informed consumer that the brake shoes needed replaced, the rear wheel cylinder was replaced and rear brakes have been adjusted. Transmission had to be thrown into park while driving, dealer could not find any problems.
Intermittently when brakes were applied at speeds of 40mph and over pedal was normal, however, there was extended stopping distance. Dealer has inspectedvehicle. However, problem still exists.
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- Meadville, PA, USA