49 problems related to brake disc rotor have been reported for the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Brake rotors heated up and warped, causing braking diffculty. Also has another 1998 kia Sephia with the same problem. Rotors on each vehicle had been replace twice. Please provide further information.
Disc plates/rotors warped and pads failed resulting in vibration and handling problems while braking.
Brake pads failed, rotors warped.
Rotor failed causing brakes to fail. Nlm.
The brake pads and rotors have been replaced several times due to warping which cause pulsation while braking.
Front brake rotors warping/ stripping of windshield wiper gears/ speedometer head broken.
Brake pads and rotors failed. Nlm.
Premature wear of brake pads and rotors. Dealer has repaired and replaced the brakes several times. In addition heater core, alternator, starter,spark plugs, front windshield and door weather strips failed.
When the pedal is applied vehicle starts vibrating very hard. The rotors have been replaced once, and the brakes three times. Consumer has had the vehicle for a year. Dealer has been contacted.
Brake rotors on driver's side were replaced after 1500 miles due to excessive wear. They were replaced again at 3700 miles due to uneveness. Took to dealer & informed by mechanic a pulsation should occur before having any problems with rotors. Rotors were defective in beginning.
Brake rotors keep warping and are prematurely failing. Consumer replaced rotors 8-10 times. Rotors only last about 3 months. Please provide further information.
Premature wear of brake rotors. At 9000 miles rotors had to be resurfaced. Please provide further details.
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.
Brakes and rotors failed.