NHTSA — Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Master Cylinder Problems

3.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
40,000 miles

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1998 Kia Sephia brakes problems

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1998 Kia Sephia Owner Comments

problem #2

Jul 152005

Sephia 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,000 miles

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1-leaking brake fluid inside firewall 2-dashboard disfiguring 3-exaust manifold gaskets not lasting

- Cookeville, TN, USA

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problem #1

Oct 011998

Sephia

  • miles
Braking system malfunctioned, causing front brake rotors to warp and pads to wear out 3 times. Also, dealer replaced brake master cylinder once which caused poor brake performance, and may result in a crash.

- Sarasota, FL, USA

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