Air Brake Problems of Oldsmobile 88

Oldsmobile 88 owners have reported 4 air brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common air brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake antilock control unit/module (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake disc pads (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Air Brake related problems of Oldsmobile 88


Recently reported Air Brake problems of Oldsmobile 88

The Air Brake Antilock Control Unit/module problem

1998 Oldsmobile 88 LS, anti-lock braking systems, system check operational and no warning light on every start up. But at 70,000 plus miles in one week's timeframe, abs brakes intermittently have a hard grab at the end of a complete stop at intersections.   Read details...

The Air Brake Disc Pads problem

Consumer stated the fuel sending unit was leaking fuel, vehicle was taken to auto tech where they verified the problem (pinpoint holes in sending unit), and repaired it, upon inspection consumer was made aware of the front brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced the engine was leaking oil, the   Read details...

The Air Brake Disc Rotor problem

Consumer stated the fuel sending unit was leaking fuel, vehicle was taken to auto tech where they verified the problem (pinpoint holes in sending unit), and repaired it, upon inspection consumer was made aware of the front brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced the engine was leaking oil, the   Read details...

The Air Brake Antilock problem

When pressing the brake pedal, a delay is experienced before it begins to brake. Brakes locked up twice.   Read details...




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