21 problems related to brake disc pads have been reported for the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The vehicles front brake pads and rotors have been replaced due to wear five times with only 13k miles on the vehicle. Nlm.
Brake pads needed to be replaced 3 times. Currently, vehicle has 20,000 miles. Please provide further information.
Every 2 months I have to put brake pads on the car. It makes noises and the steering wheel shakes.
Brakes pulsate badly due to faulty front brake pads and rotors. Yh.
When brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has replaced the brake pads. Problem has not yet been resolved.
Vibration when brake apply, road test brake pulsation rotors warped pads worn uneven, replaced pads and rotors clean and lube slides hand torque wheels.
The front rotors warped and the brake pads were worn causing vibration when braking, the brake pedal went to the floor due to faulty rear brake shoes. Nlm.
Front brake rotors and disk brake pads failed. Nlm.
Brake rotors and pads have warped and make noise while braking. Dealer unable to remedy problems. Nlm.
Brakes pulsate, replacement of the pads and rotors did not rectify problems. Mjs.
Excessive wear of brake pads and rotors. They need to be replaced at approximately every 3,000-4,000 miles. Manufacturer notified. Feel free to provide further details.
Brake pads wore out every 5000 to 7000 miles. Took to dealer, and they couldn't find problem.
Overdrive light keeps coming on, and the front brake pads had to be replaced.
Vehicle experiences continued premature wear of the rotors and pads, seven replacements within 19,886 miles. Mjs.
When consumerattempts to apply brakes brake pedal will go to the floor, and must be pumped in order to bring vehicle to a stop. Dealership has replaced rotors/ pads, and other components. Defect is still present in vehicle. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Whenever brakes are applied,they would intermittently grab or start to make a popping noise. Also, sound like metal granding. Dealer notified and replaced pads. Condition still occurs.
Vehicle has been examined by the dealership approximately 9 to 10 times for brake problems, and replacement of the brake pads and rotors. Dealership continues to replace components, but has failed to remedy problem. Consumer replaced last set of brakes around 7-10-01 and now has approximately 375 miles and they are starting to warp again, dealer can not remedy problem.
Brake pads failed, rotors warped.
There is an excessive amount of brake dust on the tires, and the vehicle hesitates when applying the brake pedal. Dealer says vehicle wears out brake pads quickly, and it's normal.
Brake pads and rotors failed. Nlm.
Consumer has replaced the rotors and pads 3 times. Consumer believes there is a design flaw in the braking system which causes pulsation and hard stopping. Nlm.