Six problems related to brake disc pads have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Driver's' side front brake caliber locks when hot. This in turn will result in premature wear/failure of the brake pads. If the vehicle sits for a while the pressure in the caliber lessens and the wheel turns.
Brake rotors warped due to overheating, pads failed.
Vehicle is a company vehicle and was purchased without test drive. After vehicle was put into service we experienced insufficient braking power, grabing brakes, 100% loss of brakes. Original dealer replaced brake pads, rotors & abs system. Maryville, TN dealer also replaced pads & abs parts. Still vehicle has no stopping power. On going problem which creates a dangerous vehicle.
My truck since new once every one or two weeks the brakes don't work, when you more need them, suddent stop not panic stop. Was reported in several occasion to the deler,they inspected repace pads . . . No problem with brakes. The truck continue with the same problem. The last 9/25/00 the car started running like when the brakes is on and lock it. One more time pads every think is replaced, but this time continue lock,know contamination is susp. ??? more parts to be change. I am requesting help this is normal, I am very concern about my family safety. We need to wait until a fatality occur to then someone concern about this matter. I have a naibor have the same problem, and he was involved in an accident. I will like to know if is more data about this matter and what I can do to prevent a fatal accident. Thanks.
Brake pads and shoes have worn out under 8,00 miles. When the pedal is applied, the pedal goes to the floor, and the they will click. Consumer will feel brakes kick in, and begin to slow down the vehicle. The dealer has been contacted.
When brake pedal was applied to pull over, the brakes did not respond. Pedal went straight to the floor causing the vehicle to keep rolling, it had to cruise to come to a stop. After this occurred, the brakes felt moist, having a smell of the pads being burned. Dealer has been contacted.