Brake Foundation Components problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier

Five problems related to brake foundation components have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 12/22/2000

Consumer experienced shaking in the front when braking, dealer turned rotors and found that 60% of brake pads were left, consumer is worried that this happened with such low mileage on vehicle.

2 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 01/22/1999

Brakes failed, spring broken.

3 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 08/21/1998

Brakes failed inspection.

4 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 12/08/1997

Whenever brakes are applied, can hear rear brakes scrubbing. The problem is intermittent. They would hold sometimes.

5 Brake Foundation Components problem

During wet weather the brake pedal is very hard when pressed and you must apply excessive force to get the vehicle to stop. Had pads deglazed and rotors resurfaced but the problem continues during wet weather.




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