Brake Master Cylinder problems of the 1996 Plymouth Neon

Four problems related to brake master cylinder have been reported for the 1996 Plymouth Neon. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Master Cylinder problem

Failure Date: 04/05/2000

No summary listed for above vehicle.

2 Brake Master Cylinder problem

Failure Date: 01/17/2000

When applying brakes, they would lock up and smoke came from the brakes. This happened during normal braking. Vehicle was taken to the dealership twice. The first time dealer could not find a problem with the brakes. Vehicle was taken to the dealership again on Feb 4, 2000. Master cylinder was changed, along with new pads and rotors.

3 Brake Master Cylinder problem

Failure Date: 03/04/1996

The master cylinder/ brake pads and fuel tank sensor and the exhaust system failed. Please send work order.

4 Brake Master Cylinder problem

23% of the time that I have owned the vehicle, I've had problem with the brakes first time the rear brakes were adjusted, replace master brake cylinder, replace pads, scuff rotors and drums, adjust rears. 2 time nothing was told brakes are braking as designed. Next time air bubble was found. Now hcu unit need replacing.




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