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brake problem by frogger14
Nov 17, 2006 (7:55 pm)
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2002 buick century just bought it used 83000 mls step on the brakes and i feel the pedal fluter also can hear what sounds like some type of motor noise consitant with the jittery pedal...someone please help.
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LEFT FRONT WHEEL BRAKE NOT RELEASING by 1100000000000
Nov 23, 2006 (10:22 pm)
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1994 buick century left front wheel not relasing all the way and runs hot if out on highway. I have replaced both the caliper and brake hose twice just in case I got a bad one the first time. I can not figure out why the caliper will not release the brake fully like the other side. Any suggestions would be highly appreciated.
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1998 Century front disk brakes by horns1976
Dec 10, 2006 (10:39 am)
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We have a 1998 Buick Century with only 37K miles. The front disc pads were replaced one year ago and rotors were turned at that time. Last week, my mechanic inspected the front and rear brakes and cleaned them with brakecleen. As far as I know, that is all that was done.
 
The day after the car was in the shop, I noticed that under hard braking the front of the car pulls to the left. Also, I have heard a high-pitched squeal coming from the front brakes a couple of times under normal braking.
 
Any ideas and/or suggestions would be appreciated. We plan to buy a new vehicle as soon as we can find something we like and don't want to spend any more money on this vehicle. Thanks.
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1996 Buick Century Emergency brakes by jesse2006
Apr 05, 2007 (2:35 pm)
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the emergency brakes release automatically. They will not hold. I've tried to adjustthem by driving in reverse and slamming on the brakes. It did no good. Any ideas?
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Re: brake problem [frogger14] by joelsr
Apr 20, 2007 (3:32 pm)
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Replying to: frogger14 (Nov 17, 2006 7:55 pm)

Hey Frogger, what did you finally do to fix your problem with the brakes on your 2002 buick century ? What was the problem? I am having the same brake problems with my 2002 buick century. Help..... Thanks, Joel
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1998 Century heater fan squealing! by rips
Apr 20, 2007 (9:13 pm)
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My sister has gotten my parents 1998 (I believe) Century and the heater/air conditioning fan squeals like crazy when it is on.She doesn't have much money to fix it so I was wondering if anyone would have any ideas on quick fix. The dealership said it would require tearing out the dash and hundreds of dollars.
                                    Thank You,
                                           
                                     Jeff Ripple
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1994 Buick Century Brake Problems by ladamski
Aug 12, 2007 (12:48 pm)
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I own a 1994 Buick Century. I have experienced intermittent complete brake loss, usually when driving a slow pace, which is quite fortunate! I have taken it to a few Buick Dealers, other mechanics and no one can tell me what the problem is. They drive it around and it does not happen. They have looked at everything under the hood and can not tell me why it continues to happen. I have stopped driving it for fear it will happen again, which it will, and I don't want to hurt anyone, or myself! Can someone tell me why this could be happening??? The only thing that has happened is the antilock brake light goes on. This was checked out by a dealer and told me it was nothing but a minor electrical short but had nothing to do with me loosing the brakes. The brakes go all the way to the bottom and then when I pump they come back. I have been extremely lucky but, I need help!!! Can anyone give me advice????? Buick has no answers and no mechanic can tell me either???? I am at a complete loss!.....PLEASE HELP!
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Re: LEFT FRONT WHEEL BRAKE NOT RELEASING [1100000000000] by jheinze
Oct 26, 2007 (9:34 am)
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Replying to: 1100000000000 (Nov 23, 2006 10:22 pm)

what did you do to fix your issue, I have a 1992 century doing the same thing. The brake lines have been replaced, (thought it might be a collapsed line) but the issue persists. the antilock valve body is next thing in line. I'm hoping for something else to have gone bad (a new one is $650-800)thanks!
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Re: LEFT FRONT WHEEL BRAKE NOT RELEASING [jheinze] by 1100000000000
Oct 26, 2007 (6:30 pm)
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Replying to: jheinze (Oct 26, 2007 9:34 am)

I REPLACED THE ABS SYSTEM AND THAT SOLVED THE PROBLEM. I JUST GOT A USED ONE OUT OF A SALVAGE YARD FOR 80.00 AND THAT'S ALL IT TOOK. GOOD LUCK.......TOM.

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