Brake Disc Rotor problems of the 2000 Saturn LS

Consumer took vehicle to dealer for service. Dealer done a safety check on vehicle and told consumer that front brake pads were 30 percent left, and front rotors below specs. Consumer declined to have front brake job done because dealer wanted about $300 to do work. He could do it for much less. Consumer's concern was that the rotors should not be worn out and needed to be replaced with 30 percent pads left and only 46412 miles on vehicle. Consumer always took vehicle to dealer for service, and this is was done regularly. Brakes were noticed by dealer on July 14, 2005. Dealer was Saturn of houston north west 290, in houston, texas.

Currently the blower motor for the heater/defroster is not working. I have had many many problems with this car, inparticular with the brakes and steering. The rack and pinion was repaired twice. I have had brakes replaced twice, and recently the brake drums, rotators and pads. I have had the power steering pump repaired and from time to time need to have the steering wheel lubricated when it starts to make noise again. I am wondering if I am the only one with these problems or are others with this same car having the same problems. I do not feel safe when I am driving this car. I have brought it to the dealer many times to have things checked with wheels and steering.

I own a 2000 Saturn Ls. When the car had 40,000 miles, I noticed that the front brake rotors where severely worn down (. 90 inches) even though the brake pads had more than 50% life left. I called the dealer and they said that the rotors on the Ls have been failing earlier than normal and that when the pads wear out, they also replace rotors. Rotors aren't suppose to wear out unless the pads wear out and the metal backing destroys the rotors. Most cars on the highway never have a rotor change for their entire life. Saturn will not do anything under warranty. Now, I have 60,000 miles on the car which is driven by my wife who drives very slow and brakes lightly and the rotors have lost over . 120 inches which puts the rotor tolerance outside the safety limit by gm. Again, rotors are not suppose to wear to this extreme. This could be a serious safety problem. Don't you agree? thank you for your time.

Premature failure of brake rotors.

The brake rotors on my 2000 Saturn Ls front end wore down below the minimum recommended thickness. Before my brake pads wore down to the point that the wear indicators warned that the pads were wearing out. Filed a complaint with Saturn corp, and the responses received from them did not seem to acknowledge the dangers of the defective rotors. If anyone would like to see my emails and Saturn's responses, I will forward them if you provide me their email address. They are too lengthy to attach here.

Front brake rotors needed to be replaced at 37,929 miles because the inside edges were worn below specification and the brake shoes would not seat properly on the rotor. The edges could not be turned or resurfaced. There was no indication of metal grinding into the rotor. Also, all four tires were replaced for uneven wear. The rear brake retainer spring broke. The rear passenger window is inoperable. There is an electrical short in the console. Consumer also claims there is play in the steering. The power steering was replaced in September of 2001. There is still vibration and play being felt in the steering. There was a bent hub which was causing the vibration.

Premature wear of front brake rotors. Dealer has inspected vehicle.