Brake problem?
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Anytown USA
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Brake problem?
It seems that I have developed a brake problem. As I come to a stop, there is a "grinding" noise (maybe hard rubbing sound is a better description) coming from the front right wheel (as far a I can tell). I first noticed it after I had to drive it on some wet gravel after a hard rain, and it has been doing it sporadically ever since (only about 4 days). It doesn't do it when I am braking from anything above about 5 mph. I can break at 60 and no noise, but once I get down to about 5 then it starts. I had the breaks checked at the last oil change (about 1000 miles ago) and there was about 25% left on the front, could it be worn through by now (I don't do a lot of heavy breaking). Should I have them professionally checked, or is this something I can handle? And, if it is the brakes that need to be professionally checked, should I take it to a Chevy shop to do it, or will a place like Midas be okay? Thanks...
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2001
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From: Round Rock,Austin, Texas
Re: Brake problem? (graddium)
It might make the sound as well at high speeds, but you just cant hear it cause of how fast you are going. You might have a warped rotor, but the guys who checked your barkes earlier should have noticed that. Id take it to a brake specialist and see what they say.
