Vehicle is 1997 Pontiac Grand Am. The automatic brake system has never seemed to operate smoothly. The pads have been replaced, the rotors have been resurfaced and also replaced and still brakes do not operate smoothly. When braking at 70 mph a feeling of braking and non-braking alternately can be noticed. When slowing from 20 mph to a complete stop a feeling of braking and no-braking can be felt. It seems like something is out of time or adjustment. At the slow speed the danger is not great; but at the higher speed, control of the vehicle is a problem. Control is a much greater problem when roads are wet, snowy, or icy.

- Millington, TN, USA

Front brake rotors were prematurely wearing, and have been replaced/ cut down four times, cause unknown. No injuries or collision has occurred due to this problem.

- Cape May Courthouse, NJ, USA

After approximately every 12 month there is a shudder to the car when applying the brakes to stop. This is the third time taking this car and having new rotors put on. Dealership states rotors keep warping.

- Upper Marlboro, MD, USA

Have taken this car to dealer four times for rotors. Fifth set now warping after 6K miles. Have heard all reasons why it could happen (my fault) and all brake components (supposedly) check out as O.K. service manager says he has replaced them "out of the goodness of his heart" and will not replace them again. Factory rep says the lug nuts on the 4th set were over torqued (by Goodyear) and caused warping. He had new rotors put on when it was proved to him that the dealership did it. I paid to have new pads installed to have everything new. Old pads were not excessively worn. Feeling the same surging, lurching in the front end at low speeds - not the pedal - for 2K miles. It's happening again - just don't have it in me to fight the dealership again. Paid for an extended warranty and have had to battle to get repairs covered. Original set warped at 5-6K, but was told it was ABS. Car was dangerous to drive, manager said they were warped & I'd have to resurface them - at my expense, not! replaced rotors under warranty at 30K - out of specs, again at39K, again at 42K, again at 48K. Counting the original set I'm on the 5th set and have only 5K more miles on the warranty. Have never smelled hot fluids or metal, or felt excessive heat, wheels do not show discoloration from heat. Please help.

- Gloucester Point, VA, USA

When braking, the vehicle pulsates as if something is out-of-round. The sensation originates in the front end (maybe from the rotor).

- Hoosick Falls, NY, USA

When driving at any speed and applying the brakes there is a squeaking noise, and the brakes are hard. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and dealer determined that the rotors had to be changed because the rotors wore out.

- Chichago, IL, USA

While driving about 30 mph and when when applying brake pedal to stop or reduce speed, the brakes make noise like grinding metal to metal. Also had replaced brakes rotors four times.

- St. Louis, MO, USA

While driving in low speed and applying the brakes, the rotors became warped, causing the brakes to be noisy.

- Panama City Beach, FL, USA

Brake rotors continually overheat and warp due to design flaw (lack of ventillation).

- Mniddleton, OH, USA