3.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
44,950 miles

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problem #1

Dec 192004

Sephia 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 44,950 miles
Friction material on rear drum brakes separated from brake shoe, causing right rear brake assembly to lock up without brake pedal application. Reapired problem with replacement of brake shoes, returned old shoes to pep boys in East providence, ri for core before I thought about filing complaint. Car only has 44,950 miles on it and shoes has approx. 60% of useful life left

- Pawtucket, RI, USA

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