10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #7

Jun 252002

SL

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Cracks in both front disc brake rotors "on the inner pad contact surface" were discovered by the mechanic while having my car serviced at his station. My brakes were not in disrepair and as far as I can see these cracks developed over "normal" use. I do have to point out that my examination of these rotors show that the inner brake pad disc rotor area has a much smaller surface area than the outer brake pad rotor surface area (which had no cracks) and also the inner rotor pad surface area is also less able to effectively and safely handle the heat and stress generated by braking action. In my opinion, the inner pad rotor area on my Saturn front disc brakes is poorly designed and very prone to cracking and indeed a safety hazard. Since these cracks were in "both" my front brake rotors, I would not be a bit surprised if there were many more out there with these same cracks.

- Oceanside, CA, USA

problem #6

Feb 022000

(reported on)

SL

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Brake rotors are prematurely wearing caused by a defect in brake pads.

- Mount Morris, MI, USA

problem #5

Feb 022000

(reported on)

SL

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Brake rotors are prematurely wearing caused by a defect in brake pads.

- Mount Morris, MI, USA

problem #4

Feb 022000

(reported on)

SL

  • miles
Brake rotors are prematurely wearing caused by a defect in the brake pads.

- Mount Morris, MI, USA

problem #3

May 051998

(reported on)

SL

  • miles
Front brakes make rubbing noise/pull hard to the right.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

problem #2

Mar 201997

SL

  • miles
Whenever brakes are applied the pedal pulsates & steering wheel moves from side to side. Dealer replaced rusted front rotors & binding pads. Problem still exists.

- Battle Creek, MI, USA

problem #1

Aug 291995

SL

  • miles
Steering wheel shakes when you apply the brakes at (45) or (55) mph. This happens about every (9,000). In shop (3) times for brakes.

- Odessa, MO, USA