Brakes?

Hi.. I just got A 2001 Grand Am GT ....and already have a problem..During breaking All of a sudden there is massive grinding that occurs, also my Abs and Parking break warning lights come on....i can reset them by turning off the ignition....but the grinding is umbarrible when i make sudden stops. Supposibly it had new pads put on. Can you please send me some insight on this problem before i go to the dealership..thank you so much for your time.

Hey Pontiac Fans!

I just have a little problem with the brake system.....Braking on Dry Road is Amzing absolutely no problem ..but as soon as there is snow on the ground and its slippery the ABS is Acting up. The brakes make a terrible grinding noise both ABS and Parking Brake warning lights come on. I can reset the system by turning the car on and off. Just Really curious how a system can work diff on diff surfaces. Thank you For your Help. 2001 Pontiac Gt 4dr. V6 Ram AIr. By the way its a sweet Ride love it.

Sounds to me like your emergency brake cables are locked up. Jack up the vehicle. and check each wheel by spinning it. Once you pin point the problem wheel/wheels. There should be some visible cause of the problem.

John

Welcome to the forum but please don't create 2 threads for one issue. I tried to answer your question in your other thread. Good Luck


John

ty very much puts some insight on to the problem..Do you believe its a serious brake problem or something minor.

I explianed in the other thread but I think you have stuck emergency brake cable or stuck caliper.

John

I merged the threads to make it easier to read.

John

you'll quickly learn that you'll get the most crap from your brakes in a grand am. That is their major weakness.. trust me,
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