2.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
80,000 miles

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problem #1

Jul 242001

(reported on)

Tracer

  • 80,000 miles
When braking at low speeds (under 35 mph), caliper slides are sticking. You can hear a knocking noise and feel them grabbing through the brake pedal. The caliper slides were originally replaced by the dealership and it seemed to take care of the problem. Approx. 1 year later the same thing started. The caliper slides were then greased and this seemed to take care of the problem until approx. 1 more year later. The caliper slides were sticking again, making clunking noises when you brake. I was told this is something that should not require regular maintenance. I want to know why this is still happening to the caliper slides and why there is not a recall on this if the problem cannot be corrected. **dimsii IVOQ entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**749080

- Richmond, VA, USA

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