Brake Master Cylinder Problems of Cadillac Escalade

The brake lines were corroded and leaking in at least two locations. The dealer massey Cadillac of south orlando had to replace from the rear axle to the master cylinder. This happened while we were driving on International drive on our way home to mc.

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Tl the contact owns a 2017 Cadillac Escalade esv. While attempting to park the vehicle, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle failed to stop and crashed into another vehicle. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was damaged, but not totaled. The vehicle was taken to city Cadillac (866-865-5420, located at 43-60 northern blvd, long island city, NY 11101) where it was diagnosed that the master cylinder leaked fuel and damaged the brakes. The contact stated that the technician repaired the brakes, but the repair specifics were not disclosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.

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2004 Cadillac Escalade with 45,104 miles. 2nd owner. Had to panic stop on local highway exit ramp when another vehicle was coming wrong way on the ramp. Had a to avoid other vehicle to right of ramp and aggressively apply brakes to avoid accident at approximately 15-25 mph. Anti-lock brakes pulsated and stopped the vehicle followed by brake pedal depressing to floor. Continued to proceed and brakes again going to floor. Determined that brake lines failed and front drivers side of vehicle, completely emptying brake master cylinder causing loss of front and rear brake systems. Was able to proceed on emergency brake since home was within a mile and half. At home, filled the master cylinder in driveway and did stationary test of system. Engine started, brakes again go to floor and massive brake leak occurred on driver's side by leading edge of front door at truck frame spilling fluid on ground and catalytic converter/exhaust system. Have read in new york times this is an issue on gm light trucks and gm refuses to recall. This is a major safety defect that should be addressed.

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On 8/13/2014 while approaching a red light on us route 22 in monroeville, PA. ; at about 30 mph, my pedal went to the floor. I immediately shifted to low gear and applied the emergency brake. I was very lucky to not hit the vehicle in front of me, about 2 feet to spare. Pulled off road, opened hood, master cylinder low, puddle under driver's seat. As I was only 1/4 mile from my favorite mechanic and was on a level road, I put the 4 way flashers on, low gear, and proceeded at 5 mph to the service center. Only brakes I had was emergency, nothing at all from pedal ?????? what use is a dual master when the line to the abs bursts. This vehicle has 45k miles on the odometer, it may be 10 years old; but this should never happen on a vehicle in this condition, looks new, drives new. Repair to get back on the road was $274. 01 but; mechanic informed me that all my lines were bad and should be replaced. I just had all the brake lines / flex hoses / and gee even the gas line were rusting thru replaced at a cost of $1323. 32. So I've spent $1500. 00 on brake / fuel line replacement. I as well as many of my friends were shocked at this failure, especially when we drive 50 60 year old triumph sports cars with original brake lines. Never have I experienced this type of failure. If I would have been traveling on a freeway at 65 or 70 and needed to stop I'd probably be dead, as well as whoever I may have hit in front of me. This is a terrible problem and I have seen lots of folks with gm trucks complaining of this malady.

I had just left my home and at the first stop sign the brakes failed, the pedal went to the floor, used emergency brake to stop. Returned home and found brake fluid coming from the left front frame area under the master cylinder. Pulled wheel off and the steel brake line had ruptured. All brake lines severely rusted. Not safe to drive. I have four other cars and none have brake lines rusted like these. Suspect material used to make brake lines not to specification resulting in sever corrosion. .

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2007 Cadillac Escalade - required 2 brake jobs under 50k miles compared to 2004 Cadillac Escalade owned by same driver that didn't need brake work until approximately 90k miles. Driver is same for both vehicles, driving conditions for 2007 significantly improved, miles per calendar day, significantly less. Driver does not tailgate or, ride brakes. Dealer who's completed repairs has no explanation except possibly a hard brake situation(s) caused damage while brakes were heated up or, a hard brake situation(s) followed by the rotors getting wet, causing warp was issue. Dealer pushes concept that driver is issue (changed driving habits - more aggressive driving or, conditions) vs. Premature brake wear caused by quality of components. Dealer compares 2007 Escalade brake wear to that of a 2006 srx drove by same person which needed brake work at 39k miles. When asked if the master cylinder could be applying too much pressure to rotors, dealer said we could speculate all day but was confident the master cylinder pressure was not the problem and reverts discussion to driver. Seems odd since I drive fewer miles under less intense conditions. The 2004 Escalade - was a full time sales manager traveling on highly populated roadways - chicago, cincinnati, indianapolis, minneapolis, in 'rush hour' traffic. The 2007 Escalade - retired and drive minimally populated freeways and/or minor roadways in michigan. Have not contacted gm because previous discussions with gm on other matters were met by representatives who didn't view they had a role in correcting. An O2 sensor replaced when first purchased was told not warranty item as it was my responsibility to keep damage from occurring to it. Even though it's located outside/underneath vehicle and I have no knowledge of how to keep protected other than to ensure routine service. Heard it was no different than gm not being responsible for a rock hitting the window and cracking it. Appreciate your help!.

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The contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Escalade ext. The contact was driving approximately 10 mph in a parking lot when the brakes began to pulsate upon engaging. The brakes were applied repeatedly before the vehicle came to a stop. The failure recurred six different times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the passenger side abs sensor, front and rear rotors, master cylinder and four brake calipers were replaced. Most recently, the entire brake line rusted and was also replaced which required the body of the vehicle to be disengaged from the frame to perform the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the defect. The failure mileage was 30. The VIN was unavailable.

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Upon pulling out of a car wash the brake pedal went to the floor when it was depressed. Upon inspection of the vehicle by the dealership, it was discovered that master cylinder broke in half which was caused by a failure in molding of the metal, per the dealership.

Brake master cylinder fails to work properly. Was applying brakes to stop, and brake pedal went to floor. This caused a greater stopping distance than usual. Brake would not hold pressure. Tool to dealership at least 4 times for master cylinder. Was only repaired twice.

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