1991 Cadillac Allante Brakes Problems

“While reversing at 10 MPH brakes failed , causing the consumer to hit the vehicle in the rear. The brake pedal was hard when depressed. Consumer read in the owner's manual that the vehicle had dual brakes. Meaning, if one part fails the other part would work to stop the vehicle. Brakes were checked by a private dealer and consumer learned he had brakes going forward but not backwards.”

“Total brake failure without warning, driving 45 MPH applied brakes to slow down no braking at all,I went into the road shoulder and some how manage to stop by driving the car through tall weeds. Failure due to brake line rupture.”

“Complete brake failure. The pedal went completely to the floor. I made it into a parking lot and coasted to a stop (fortunate timing of incident). I have since heard this is not an unusual occurence with this bosch brake system. I was also told to refrence odi action number ea-99-017. This situation is really frightening. Can you forward to me any advice?”

“While traveling 70-80mph I started to slow down. As I was slowing down at about 40mph the brake pedal lifted my foot up. I then pressed harder on the pedal and was unable to slow the vehical down. Finally after 2 seconds the pedal went all the way down and the car skidded out of control. The right front wheel was damaged when the car went up a curb. No other damage was noticed. I, the driver, was the only one in the car. I hit my head on the side window due to impact on curb.”

“I originally submitted this report when it happened. When I saw a list of all the allantes with the failure, I noticed mu127092 wasn't on it. I was told to resubmit. Anyway, I run the local Allante car club here in st. Louis and I can't tell you how nervous our 87-92 members/owners are. They are scared to drive their cars because they could lose their entire braking system with out any warning. Almost all of them won't let their wives drive or let the kids ride along because of this potentially deadly failure. …”