Brakes

[Tech_n]

I changed my brakes like three weeks ago and when I am doing any type of hard driving for a long period of time, I can hear my brakes grinding. I change the rotors/brakes in the front and change the rear brakes, but it is still grinding and squeeking. Do anyone knows what is going on?

[Tech_n]

Originally Posted by Tech_n

I changed my brakes like three weeks ago and when I am doing any type of hard driving for a long period of time, I can hear my brakes grinding. I change the rotors/brakes in the front and change the rear brakes, but it is still grinding and squeeking. Do anyone knows what is going on?

I am sorry, I have a 97" Pontiac Grand Prix with 152,000 miles on it.

[notladstyle@yahoo.]

Originally Posted by Tech_n

I changed my brakes like three weeks ago and when I am doing any type of hard driving for a long period of time, I can hear my brakes grinding. I change the rotors/brakes in the front and change the rear brakes, but it is still grinding and squeeking. Do anyone knows what is going on?

perhaps you did not give hte pads proper break in time, for the first 200 miles you should drive at low speed and not at the same speed for extended time. if you dont you will 'glaze' the pads

[GTPWarrior]

Did you make sure everything was seated properly. I know its a pain in the a$$ but I would go back and make sure everything is seated and your not rubbing something your not suppose to.

[carnutcass]

What type of pads did you install? Some pads are nosier than others.

[Tech_n]

I installed the Bendix Pads from Advance Auto. Are those good pads to buy? Also, I made sure evrything was installed correctly, it do not start grinding until the brakes get hot from hard riding. If the rear rotor was going bad, would that cause the brakes to act like that

[GTPWarrior]

Originally Posted by Tech_n

I installed the Bendix Pads from Advance Auto. Are those good pads to buy? Also, I made sure evrything was installed correctly, it do not start grinding until the brakes get hot from hard riding. If the rear rotor was going bad, would that cause the brakes to act like that

I would have to say take it to a place that does free brake inspections. A place like dinake or midas (or similar) And just ask them to do a break inspection. They will notice little things and tell you exactly whats wrong usually for free or extremely cheap.

[Tech_n]

Originally Posted by GTPWarrior

I would have to say take it to a place that does free brake inspections. A place like dinake or midas (or similar) And just ask them to do a break inspection. They will notice little things and tell you exactly whats wrong usually for free or extremely cheap.

Cool, I'll do that

[cdru]

Did you resurface the rotors and/or drums? Which grade Bendix pads did you get (e.g. Silver, Gold, etc?) Last time I did a break job I went the cheap route and just got the cheaper pads and now regret it. They have proven to be very dusty as well as make a consistant grinding sounds at slow speeds (like just before you stop at a stop light). My dad's Camaro's did simiar until he went with a ceramic break pad and hasn't had to deal with the dust as much.

[Tech_n]

I brought the silver pads, but I did not get the rotors cut because the pads and rotors were brand new