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When traveling at higher speeds and braking the brakes and /or rotors shudders /shake real bad to the point of throwing off stering capability in vehicle and shakes more so going down hill, I have already had them replaced (brakes and rotors) and it did not help any I still have the same problem.
Consumer has been experiencning problems with the brakes. She has had the vehicle into the dealer for the front brakes and the rotors. Had brakes and rotors replaced in July/ August and in October.
Consumer was sitting at a red light, foot depressed on the brake pedal vehicle jumped forward, hitting the leading car, foot was still on the brake pedal, vehicle continued to move forward, consumer, therefore, engaged the emergency parking brake to stop the vehicle. Consumer has contacted the dealer.
While driving vehicle about 35 mph the comsumer had a brake problem. When stepping on brake pedal, trying to stop the vehicle, it took long time to st0P, and when stopping the brakes grabbed on the disc. Also front brakes ulsated/replaced front brake rotors. In addition, replaced rear main seal and oil seal and retorqued all mounting nuts and bolts due to front suspension noise.
While driving vehicle about 40 to 45 mph the comsumer heard a grinding noise like metal to metal. Brakes were gone as comsumer tried to step on the brake pedal, and weren't any. Comsumer took vehicle back to dealer and was fixed without charge. Manufacture was not contacted.
- Decatur, IL, USA
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ABS brake failure, when brakes are applied a vibration occurs and brakes pulsate, vehicle pulls to left and right, applied brakes on wet surface, impact 12:oo position speed 10mph.
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- Sacramento, CA, USA