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Re: Brake Warning Light [themb] by dcox5939
Dec 19, 2008 (8:44 am)
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Replying to: themb (Nov 13, 2008 7:26 am)

I have the same issue with a '97 Century with the brake warning light on intermittently at first, now most of the time. But I do not have an ABS light on. This has been happening for approximately a month now. Would appreciate anything ideas on this.
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Re: Buick Century Brake Squeal [achybraky] by kellyjs82
Jan 28, 2009 (2:06 pm)
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Replying to: achybraky (Oct 15, 2008 8:45 am)

Mine has the same exact problem as achybraky. It's terrible. I have to drive about 3 blocks using the brakes off and on before I can depend on them being there when I need them. Mine used to only have the problem during rain or if it was really humid, now it happens almost every time I get in the car.
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2002 Buick Century Rusted Brake Line by jbak1961
Apr 25, 2009 (6:02 am)
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Mom's car has only 45,000 miles.The brake line rusted out.Anyone else have this problem?
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HELP Buick 1994 intermittent loss of brakes! by lja06
Jun 25, 2009 (5:43 pm)
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1. I loose my brakes intermittently. I am usually going slow (Thank God!) but I just pump them and they come back. I never know when it is going to happen. I have had it checked with numerous dealers and know one can find a problem. CAN ANYONE HELP!!
 
Also, I was just told I needed new front struts and an o-ring (not sure of the name) the ring that holds the muffler in place in rear of car, to keep it from going back and forth. Also had a tire replaced, some mechanic put the wrong size on the car! He put a 195 instead of 185. Anyway, Now my car has a low grinding sound coming from the back. And, it does not drive as smooth as it did. The car has 65M miles... my brother thinks I got taken. Any advise on these issues?? Appreciate any help! Thanks!
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Re: HELP Buick 1994 intermittent loss of brakes! [lja06] by ksands
Jul 30, 2009 (4:52 pm)
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Replying to: lja06 (Jun 25, 2009 5:43 pm)

My mom's 2001 Buick Century had the problem with intermittant brake loss. The brakes would work fine one time, then go clear to the floor the next. You never knew when you had brakes. Our mechanic was very frustrated, but finally found that the inner pad on one of the calipers had collapsed inside the caliper. Apparently, they usually fall clear out if they fail. This one worked part of the time because it was crammed into the bottom of the space. Hope this helps!
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Buick Century by ndirwo
Aug 31, 2009 (10:23 am)
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I have a Buick Century Custom 1998 and need to replace the whole parking brake cable because it rusted away. Anyone have instructions on doing this? Also how can I rustproof the underside of the car?
 
James Ndirwo
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2002 Left Rear brake problem by tempfixit
Sep 25, 2009 (5:25 am)
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2002 Century with 107K.
 
The left rear wheel makes a awful noise and locks up when braking at low speed. The Service Engine Soon light, Anti-Lock light, and Trac Off light come on when put in reverse.I have looked at the lining's and drum and everything seems to be fine. Wheel clyinder is not leaking. Is this a ABS issue, wheel bearing issue. I have seen different posts on this issue on this forum but cannot get the full post or answers.
 
Thanks for any help
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Re: 2002 Left Rear brake problem [tempfixit] by tempfixit
Sep 26, 2009 (6:47 pm)
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Replying to: tempfixit (Sep 25, 2009 5:25 am)

Today I scuffed the brake shoes and drum with some sandpaper, blew the dust off and put back together. It fixed the problem. No more noises or brake locking up.
 
Hope this helps someone else if they have the same problem.

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