Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problems of the 2001 Cadillac Deville

While traveling on the highway at 55mph traffic suddenly came to a stop. I had to make a panic stop at which time the brake system failed. The pedal sank to the floor, thankfully I pulled the shift lever to low and put the emergency brake on to keep from hitting the car in front of me. When I got home I jacked up the car to take a look at what was the problem and found the break lines completely rusted, and a rupture in the actual line. After researching this appears to be a problem with Cadillac brake lines(using cheap materials).

The contact owns a 2001 Cadillac Deville. While driving 40 mph, the brake fluid indicator light illuminated. The brake pedal was soft when depressed and brake fluid was added. The contact had to pump the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. The dealer stated that the brake line that connected the master cylinder and edcm module was rubbing against the transmission, causing the line to wear and brake fluid to leak. The manufacturer stated that they could not be of assistance and advised the contact to call NHTSA. The current mileage was 78,915 and failure mileage was 78,300. Updated 01/11/08. The brake line was replaced. Updated.

Complete loss of brakes due to chafing of brake lines against transmission housing.