Questions relating to any part of the vehicle braking system
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part of rear brakes for 2000 tracker
My 2000 trackers rear brake cylinder blew. The mechanic also said among the parts needed was something I can't remember the name of. It was bent and therefore comprimised. He said it is not easy to ...
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Car decelerating quickly
I recently changed my brake pads and did wheel alignment at the official workshop of my car manufacturer.
It was driving just fine but suddenly as I was driving it at one fine point the steering ...
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Disc brake damage, how can it happen?
I bought a brand new 207 '12 and its done its 1000mile checkup.
During this i told them there was a horrible grinding noise comming from when i was breaking, even a metal on metal screech sometimes??
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Squeaky Brakes: How much of a concern are they?
I recently bought a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee from a dealership. When we bought it, I noticed that the brakes were not working very well, and the dealer fixed them before we finalized, putting in a ...
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Brakes and low-pitched squeak
I've had my 02 Honda CR-V for 3 months or so now and have noticed a growing squeak upon application of my brakes. This squeak is different from the normal high-pitched squeal that comes from the metal ...
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Is downshifting on hills harmful for non-trucks? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Does Downshifting (Engine Braking) Cause Extra Wear and Tear?
Since the days of taking drivers ed (many years back). I was told that when you encounter a steep or ...
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Applying brake vs. shifting into Park at a red light - which is better for long-term maintenance?
When at a red light for a prolonged period of time, which leads to a lower amount of wear/lower cost of maintenance over the long term: keeping the brake applied for the duration of the light, or ...
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Rear Drum brake scraping and brake pulsating
I recently had a lug nut stud replaced on one of my rear tires. I believe they had to take apart the drum brake to remove the old stud and install the new one.
That same day I heard a scraping which ...
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How much pressure can car brakes take?
Is the brake system supposed to support as much pressure as you can physically (with your foot) give it? I would think yes, but I'm curious if there is a specification of some kind or even if its ...
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ceramic vs. semi-metalic brake pads for '04 Corolla and '00 Frontier
I'm getting conflicting information on the type of brake pads to install on my vehicles. I own a '04 Toyota Corolla and a '00 Nissan Frontier (4cyc., 2WD). I'm trying to figure out whether I should ...
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Is there a trick for doing bleeding the lines by yourself?
Usually I am stuck doing this sort of stuff by myself and I don't trust my kids (4 and 7) yet to help me with this. Any tricks to doing this or is this really a 2-man job?
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What to do about snapped out retaining pins?
I attempted to remove the drums on my wifes 98 jeep cherokee sport but in attempting to remove the drum, the brake shoes also were coming off and as a result the retaining pins popped out. I was able ...
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Brakes are Squeaking
We have a 2003 Honda Oddessy. We had the brakes replaced by a friend of my dad's, but a week after replacing them, they squeaked terribly. They make much less noise now, but they are still pretty ...
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Loose Handbrake?
Today I think I pulled my handbrake maybe a little too hard to stop my self from rolling down a hill. The stick is now loose and it engages only when I pull it to the very top. I can pull it up ...
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How far should you put your handbrake up?
My feeling is to just pull it up as far as it goes, but I've heard this is bad for the brakes and the car and so it would be better to pull it up with the button pressed till you feel slight ...
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Brakes suddenly grip harder while braking down shallow incline
2003 Honda Civic EX
While braking continuously on a long shallow incline, the brakes will suddenly grip harder in a predictable way, jerking me forward a little and braking harder from then on. Like ...
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Rattle in my left tire area everytime I brake slowly from more then 80kmh (50mph)?
I have a Chevy Cobalt 2007, and it has been doing this for a while. If I press the brake a little harder, the rattling stops. It doesnt rattle until I press the brake. Leading me to believe there is a ...
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Random grinding sound when applying brakes
I've been noticing a troubling trend with my car as of late. Randomly, it will decide to make this blood curdling screech when I apply the brakes, and occasionally the noise will continue as I ...
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2005 Scion tC - Handbrake indicator light intermittently turns on
The handbrake indicator light on my 2005 Scion tC intermittently turns on while I'm driving.
I've read about two causes: low brake fluid and (not likely) the handbrake is somehow getting lifted while ...
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Is it my ABS sensors that are bad on a 95 Safari Van?
When I drive on snowy roads, the brakes lock up nicely. When I brake on dry roads, the van hops all over the place when I brake.. to the point I feel like the front end is going to fall off. Could ...
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Rear Brakes on 2003 Chevy Tracker
Went to replace the rear brake shoes and drums on a 2003 chevy tracker and when I pulled off the drum the adjuster, adjuster spring and pawl lever were not hooked up, they were just laying in there. ...
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Brakes make grinding noise during stops at low speeds
I've got a Mazda B2300 pickup that's started making a grinding sound whenever I come to a stop. Braking at a high speed doesn't make any noise, but once I get under 25-30 MPH, the grinding sound gets ...
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What is the proper way to bleed brakes and replace the fluid?
What is the proper way to replace the brake fluid in a car? What tools are required? I want to make sure I do not get any air or bubbles in the system as this is something that needs to be done right ...
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How to solve unexpected skidding in 1995 Toyota Camry
My 1995 Camry LE (4 cyl) skidded twice. Luckily I escaped both occasions unhurt and without damage to the car. First time it happened on a freeway when I applied brakes @ 50mph. I thought it was ...
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Pressing brake pedal during vehicle operation feels “choppy” ?
I am driving a 2004 Chevy Impala. When coming to a stop, I press the brake pedal, and I can feel the choppy vibration on the pedal. It's same regardless of weather. Should I get this checked out?
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Fix / Replace ABS module
I have an Audi A6, 2000. My ABS light is on, and the brake light blinks. I was told that the ABS module needed to be replaced at the cost of $850 minimum.
Is there a way to get these things fixed ...
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1994 Tracker Emergency Brake
I have a problem with the emergency light ((!)) staying on, just started 2 days ago when I went over a speed bump, Brake fluid is full, I topped it up a month ago, the gas task was close to empty so I ...
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Am I getting reamed? Looking for some automotive guidance. [closed]
Alright, so I basically know nothing about cars save for that they have four wheels and an engine. My right brake light went out recently so I brought it into my dealer to get it replaced as well as ...
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Considerations when painting brake calipers
Aside from not getting paint on the discs and pads, do you have any advice or tips when preparing and painting brake calipers?
