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on 3/10/2008 I JUST BOUGHT A CAR THE PERSON I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM SAID THAT THEY JUST CHANGED THE FRONT BRAKES ON THE CAR. I DROVE THE CAR AROUND FOR AWHILE THEN I STARTED HEARING SQUEAKING, AND GRINDING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR IS THERE A CHANCE THAT THEY PUT SOMETHING IN WRONG OR PUT SOMETHING IN BACKWARDS?
on 2/25/2008 I have a honda civic, when I brake the steering wheel shakes. Just got the rear rotors machined (told the front was still ok) but it still didn't fix the problem. Also told the rear right wheel bearing needed changing, could this cause the shakes or something else?
on 11/9/2007 I hear a loud high pitch sort of like metal rubbing metal (or just screeching)sound when I drive my van. It stops immediately when I apply the brakes. I do not know what the noise could be. Any suggestions. It only happens when the car is in drive.
on 8/21/2007 My truck brakes locked up last weekend, since then I have replaced the Calipers, and pads. It is still locking up on the driver side. Does anybody know what the problem could be or a web site that I could use to diagnose the problem? Here are the possibilities I have been told. The new caliper is bad; the brake line is deteriorating or kinked. I have checked that and I know it is not kinked; it could be deteriorating. I have been told it could be the boost cylinder or the master cylinder has gone bad. This truck has 247,000 + miles on it.
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on 4/18/2007 When i apply my brakes, i hear a ticking noise towards the front drivers side and somtimes a slight rattle noise at the front passenger side? Help?
on 6/30/2006 The braking system on modern cars is very complex and should only be repaired by a qualified technician. A regular brake check (always free at Midas) is very important!
on 11/22/2005 A steering wheel that shakes while braking is a sign that the rotors need to be remachined. continuous egressive braking will turn the rotor the shape of a potato chip and trying to clamp your brake pads to it transferes this motion thru the steering linkage (steering shake)
on 11/22/2005 This is an easy brake tune-up, and preventive maintenance tip. It will improve your brake efficiency and is easiest to do. Buy a break cleaner (comes in a can and costs about $1-3). I personally remove my wheels (just like how you change your tires) and then spray that brake cleaner on and in between that round thing (rotors) and that clamping thing (caliper). Put the tire back and tighten those nuts. Or, you can simply try to aim and spray through the rims . If your car has drums and shoes setup, you can wedge out the drums and clean it up by spraying the inside part of the drum and that inside stuff. This will help your brakes and brake system.
on 11/22/2005 In park turn the key on then off then on again. The check engine light will flash indicating its readiness to dispense the codes. They will come in a series of flashes. Write these down and check a code book (available at an auto part store) to interpret.
on 11/22/2005 Ask for the new ceramic brake pads. They will last the longest and are the quietest!
on 11/22/2005 Brake pedal fade does not alwaysmean the master is bad. Rear brake adjustment can cause pedal fade and will sometimes cause the light to come on because the wheel cylinder is filled with fluid.
on 10/1/2007 Three years of misdiagnoses - all because a front brake hose was clogged. New hose - problem solved! Previous repairs included discs, brake shoes, pads, and calipers! None needed!
on 11/22/2005 Try to avoid metallic-based pads and shoes when replacing brakes. Though they may last longer, the material tends to prematurely wear out your rotors/drums, provides inferior braking performance, and often times squeak. Service shops love semi-metallic.
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