Two problems related to brake disc pads have been reported for the 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Ongoing problem with excessive wear of pads and rotors as of 8,000 miles. Dealer replaced front pads, and turned the rotors. As of 15,10o miles replaced both front rotors. At 23,300 miles, turned front rotors and replaced front pads; at 34,300 miles replaced front pads and turned rotors, and as of 39,000 miles, problem has reoccurred. Dealer notified.
Extreme pulsation when braking - steering wheel and brake pedal are difficult to control. The dealer has tried replacing the brake pads, turning the rotors, and replacing the rotors and nothing has worked. After each of the 5 times we have this car serviced, the pulsation returns after 3,000 to 4,000 miles. We are entering arbitration proceedings with Oldsmobile to demand a buy-back.