Six problems related to brake disc rotor have been reported for the 1998 Cadillac Deville. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Brake rotors have been turned 4 times since new keep getting out of round and now need replaced dealer states this is normal maintence now brake pedal goes to floor at times with no brakes at all cannot find problem. Transmission hesitates going into gear when cold water leak that cannot be found uses at least 1 gallon per week or more wheels keep losing air causing tires to go flat no leaks in tires returned to dealer many times for repair air bag service lights keep coming on -returned to dealer and not fixed.
Car has been owned by the dealer since new rotors have been turned 3 times now for being warped mfgr & dealer refuse to replace them stating this is normal wear and tear but I can buy them aftermarket that are garunteed not to do this mfgr also says needing turned 3 times is normal in 40,000 miles I am concerned that now the rotors are to thin and will warp more even and may possibly fall apart these rotors are over 200. 00 each there needs to be a recall on them before someone is killed this is not normal wear and tear I have worked on cars for 40 yrs and have never seen a set that needed turned this often and know turning them this many times makes them unsafe.
Front and rear rotors were turned a year ago, they were warped. At this time vehicle is shaking and vibrating again when brakes are applied, rotors need to be replaced at this time.
While driving at highway speeds vehicle vibrates due to rotors which were warped. This may cause a loss of vehicle control. Dealer had to reround the rotors. The dealer says the rotors warped due to " riding the brakes".
A very sever vibration occures when the brakes are applied. Dealer has turne rotors 3 times but the problem returns after 4-5 months. It has now gotten to the point I am concerned the brakes will totally fail.
When brake rotors get hot they will develop a pulsation ,which feels like rotors are warped and shimmy. But when the rotors are cool vehicle will run smooth. The manufacturer will only warranty the rotors for vehicle less than 10,000 miles.