Brake Disc Rotor Problems of Subaru Legacy

Own a 2005 Subaru Legacy. 32000 mi. And have had to have the rotors done 3 times. Subaru refuses to replace them, saying they are ok. Vehicle will be out of warranty in 4000 mi. The problem id poor quality to begin with.

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At 14,000 miles experienced sudden, significant loss of braking power and major vibrations in 2005 Subaru Legacy and was barely able to slow car. Dealer resurfaced brake rotors. Experienced identical problem while descending steep mountain grade at 26,000 miles. Dealer found front rotors warped and brake pads worn and replaced both. I am fearful that this problem will reoccur without warning, potentially causing an accident. I suspect that abs is malfunctioning, causing abnormal wear on rotors and pads. Dealer claims problem is "normal. ".

Vehicle lurches forward after brakes are applied. Vehicle jumps forward a few feet before stopping completely. Happens when vehicle is stopped. Last incident resulted to impact with another car in parking lot. Dealer could not find fault on two occasions. Says it may be due to air conditioner coming on.

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When braking pedal pulsates. Dealer replaced front and rear rotors in June and August of 1999 at 27000 miles. In Aug of 2001, rear rotors were replaced. Front rotors are to be replaced in the near future. Repair shop owner stated that the rotors were too thin for vehicle weight, they warp and can not be reshaped, consumer requested to be reimbursed due to this brake problem being a design defect, manufacturer does not agree.

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While driving on the highway at 45mph another vehicle pulled out in front. Consumer hit brakes on dry pavement and wheels locked up/vehicle skidded. Contact dealer,was not able to help. When going downhill and some what slippery surface, such as snow, the brakes would lock up and the vehicle kept on sliding down the hill. Replaced the brake rotors, front brakes only, and tires still having the same problem.

Brake rotors would be pulsating when brakes were applied. Vehcle would start to shake. Brakes would make grinding noises. Vehicle failed to stop like it should when brakes were in use. Would need to drive slowly (40mph) instead of 60mph to stop vehicle from shaking. Taking vehicle to dealer to check.

The front brake rotors warped, causing the brakes to become mushy, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

When I purchased the car last year I asked about the brakes. To engage the brakes the pedal had to be depressed almost all the way to the floor. The salesmen stated thats this was normal. Since the purchase, I had an accident where I rear ended someone. In September the rotors on the car were resurfaced at 16,000 miles. At the same time the dealer told me about the sevice bulletin "low brake pedal perception". The service people adjusted the brakes per bulletin 06-29-00. There is a major difference in the way the brakes operate since the adjustment. The bulletin states it is a perception problem. I have been driving for 30 years. This is a real safety issue not a perception. In the 2001 models the brakes operate very differently. They engage very quickly when you push the pedal down!.

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