Two problems related to brake drum wheel cylinder have been reported for the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Dealer replaced front rotors at 50,000 miles and again at 70,000 miles. The front brake rotors were pitted and the pads were down and the rear brakes were less than 200 miles. The front brake pads and both rotors were replaced, the drums were resurfaced the wheel cylinders were bad and were replaced per TSB, and both rear wheel cylinders was also replaced. There was a bad noise in the left front side and the loudest was in the front wheel bearing and the left front wheel bearing was replaced.
The van experienced brake failure while driving at 45 mph. The brake pedal went to the floor when it was applied. When this occurred, the vehicle failed to stop immediately, which resulted in extended stopping distance. The brake failure was caused by the rear brake cylinder bursting and leaking fluid. Also there was a gas smell within the cabin of the vehicle when the heat was on. The dealership indicated it was due to a fuel leak within the engine compartment.