Three problems related to brake disc pads have been reported for the 2002 Cadillac Escalade. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Cadillac Escalade based on all problems reported for the 2002 Escalade.
At slow speeds (<5 mph) the abs system engages during the course of normal braking. This results in the car being unable to stop within expected stopping distance and led me to bump into a car stopped at an intersection. The problem cannot be linked to worn brake pads as these were replacaed only 4 months previously. Dealer has been notified.
The contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Escalade. Immediately after purchasing the vehicle on December 12, 2003, the contact felt a vibration while attempting to brake. The dealer stated that the brakes were the cause of the failure, but no repair was made. In June of 2004, the vehicle was returned to the dealer and they rotated, mounted, and balanced four new tires. After the repair, the contact noticed that the vehicle would not slow down when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer again and they stated that the rear brake pads needed to be replaced and repaired. The dealer repaired the rear brake pads, rotors, and rear brake shoes. This specific failure has been ongoing for the past three years. Recently, the contact experienced failure with the abs, which caused the brake pedal to extend to the floor. The vehicle would also accelerate and vibrate while braking. She returned the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the hub bearings needed to be replaced and repaired. The vehicle is no longer being driven due to the constant failures with the brakes and abs. The current mileage was 110,000 and failure mileage was 50,000.
Rear brakes wore out with over 50% of front pads remaining. Ive owned over 30 cars and trucks in my life and this is a first. Dealer tells me its normal. Since historically 99. 99% of all vehicles perform 80% of braking with the front brakes it seems that there is something wrong with the brake balancing system on my car. Asked for Cadillac to put in writing that this is how these brakes were designed. They told me they dont do that. When I put my 3 â½ year old & 2 year old little girls in this car I want to know that it is safe and Cadillac is willing to say so in writing. I dont believe the brake system is right.