1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Brakes Problems

“My main complaint relates to the disc brakes, rotors, and caliper assemblies on my vehicle. I have owned my vehicle since 1996 and on several occasions have had to replace the brake pads, rotors and more recently the calipers due to them freezing up. Since I have purchased the car I have had at least two instances probably three where I changed my brake pads prematurely because of uneven wear. The caliper was not properly releasing and it was causing one pad usually the inside pad (the one without) the metal strip to wear down. …”

“I have been told by two reputable repair facilities that the rotors show signs of defects, with metal chips inside, affecting my braking and a danger to my self, any passengers and any one else on the road! I was also told by someone at olds that there was a recall for such a problem on model years 1994, 1996 & 1997, why not 1995??? I have contacted Oldsmobile and they said my car was no longer under warranty, which I knew and since july 17th I have had no further word from them regarding this safety issue I believe they need to fix asap.”

“Premature rear brake failure seems common for this and the comparable body styles of GM. Gm service managers say this is a common problem. Acquired car with 34k, failure occurred at 60k again at 100k and again at 120k. Gm doesn't seem to care because they claim it is normal for the particular car.”

“Front brakes were wearing on the rotors & pads. Was no prior warning. First time happend on 3/13/98/16,000miles. 2nd time was getting a rambling noise when brakes were applied. On 12/14/99/ 28,000 miles., vehicle was in dealer's for service & mechanic noticed problem with brakes rotors. Mechanic resurfaced rotors & changed pads first time. 2nd time replaced the pads & one rotor & resurfaced the other rotors.”

“Brakes are unreliable. Pads have replaced three times and rear rotors twice. Front rotors will need to be replaced within 3000 miles. Service tech indicates design problems related to brake system. Also, timing belt failure unusual at mileage.manufacturer contacted, and helped without warranty repairs. Also, alternator failure unusual at mileage/repair time twice usual due to location of alternator and design of engine.”