Brakes engagded while driving!?!?

GaryFenza · 05-10-2007, 04:40 PM

I just put new Ceramic back brakes on my 2001 pontiac Grand Prix SE, and when im driving it will give a slight squeak, indicating that the brakes are on while im driving, plus....when at a red light the car wont creep forward at all unlike before if your foot is off the brake. what could this be???

GTP Dad · 05-11-2007, 08:10 AM

If you just put new brakes on you either have them too tight or they are merely seating themselves to the rotors/drums. It is possible if these are discs that the calipers are sticking and there is a good possibility that the calipers will need replaced. Finally, if they are discs and didn't come with shims you should remove the pads and put some quiet stop on the back and reinstall the pads. This will elimnate the squeal that you are experiencing.

Good Luck!

GaryFenza · 05-11-2007, 08:18 AM

They are dics..but why would they be seating themselves to the rotarts its not supposed to to That. I will put some of that grease on the back of the pads where the calipers tap it.

Scrapper · 05-11-2007, 08:45 AM

you don't smell them when they get hot do you? if so i'd replace rubber brake lines also..i've had quiite a few that the rubber brake lines colaps inside and not letting all the presure off calipers...but the squeal should go away after there set..good luck......

scrapper......

GaryFenza · 05-11-2007, 10:23 AM

god damnt, i smell the brakes.......so im looking at some serious brake issues aint I with spending some "cash" on this job, CANT WAIT, but thanks for the help guys, appreaciate. The smell is awful at times.

how much $ am i looking at for this job? New Calipers, and Rubber Brake liner

Scrapper · 05-11-2007, 10:52 AM

yah little bit of money but got to do what you got to do..if it was me i'd go for calipers then rubber brake lines if calipers don't fix it..good luck...

scrapper...

GaryFenza · 05-11-2007, 10:54 AM

thanks

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