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Sedans Chevrolet Cobalt Chevrolet Cobalt Brake Problems
24 messages, Last post on Nov 18, 2009 at 1:44 PM
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Just wondering if anyone has had problems with the brakes pulling when doing a hard stop. I bought a base model 2007 Cobalt LS and had to do my first hard stop after 6500miles. A Corvette spun out in front of me on the interstate (why I don't know, it was dry...) and I hit the brakes really hard to try to stop. The car pulled left and I hit the wall (missed the corvette...). I do not have ABS. The road curved to the left so I was thinking that if the brakes just locked up it should've travelled to the right side of the road, not further left. Has anyone else experienced pulling of any kind? Obviously this was a hard pull. Does anyone know if there would be a ny physical evidence of the pull or am I stuck taking the wrap for this one??
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Replying to: nixonjn (Jan 30, 2007 5:54 pm) |
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| I just rented a new 2007 cobalt with 13000 miles and was going 50 kil an hour when a car cut me off i jammed on the breaks and nothing no skidding a quarter of a second very light squeel (tires) and 4 seconds or 100 freet later i smaked the back of three cars jammed together in the passing lane with on traffic or turn lane or x walk for miles.. duuuuu anyone else had breaks not work I pushed mine to the floor AND BROKE MY TOE | |
I just rented a new 2007 cobalt with 13000 miles and was going 50 kil an hour when a car cut me off i jammed on the breaks and nothing no skidding a quarter of a second very light squeel (tires) and 4 seconds or 100 freet later i smaked the back of three cars jammed together in the passing lane with NOtraffic or turn lane or x walk for miles.. duuuuu anyone else had breaks not work I pushed mine to the floor AND BROKE MY TOE
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Replying to: kernoghan (Nov 30, 2007 2:04 am) Don't know of any issues like you described. GEZ |
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| I just spent a week with a Base Cobalt rented from Hertz. Long ago I learned to do a brief test of a cars' braking and handling BEFORE going on a long trip. I was taught these skills during various SCCA Autocross and Road Racing schools. My rented Cobalt had 8000 miles on the clock and was NOT equipped with ABS. If I had it to do over, I would not rent this model vehicle again unless equipped with ABS. The front/rear braking balance resulted in very early lockup of the rear wheels which resulted in loss of directional control when even braking hard in a turn. The overall braking was poor as a result. I notified Hertz of the problem in my post rental survey. This was not a problem in normal driving but could present a danger to an inexperienced driver in a panic stop situation. I have rated the non-ABS Cobalt as an unacceptable choice for friends and family. This is a shame as I am a very happy C6 Corvette owner and was otherwise pleased with the Cobalts ride, mileage and handling. | |
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Replying to: rnarma (Apr 25, 2008 7:52 am) 
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Replying to: rnarma (Apr 25, 2008 7:52 am)
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Replying to: poncho167 (Apr 26, 2008 5:40 am) Yesterday under similar road conditions my brakes again locked up and pull hard left. Not as fortunate this time. I was hit by an oncoming car (no injuries, thank God) and will be without a car for 7 to 10 days for repair. Again the dealer found no problems. I don't have ABS either.
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Replying to: maryw3 (Apr 30, 2008 5:44 am) |
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