FronT Bracking Grinding Noise

[Claypool]

Could use some advice on this. Have 01 Malibu with 52K mi. Had a front brake job about one month ago. Since then, I get a slight grinding noise when I come to a stop. Car Brakes OK though. Had it checked where I had the work done as I wanted to make sure everything was OK. I was told All OK in the front but the back wheel cylinders are starting to leak slightly and the front brakes are doing most of the braking creating a glaze on the rotors which accounts for the grind noise. Bottom line, suggested I replace the cylinders, brake shoes and bleed brakes. Cost $>300. Any thoughts on this? In reading this forum, I am aware of all the other issues with this model. Is it time to shake this vehicle loose?

Claypool

[bcopeland]

Sometimes people place a plate on the back of the brake pad. If this comes loose, it will cause a grinding sound.

[malibugtp]

just replace the drums with disk brakes i did it for less then 300

[bcopeland]

Well I would sure love to do this for my car. Did it also cover the ABS? What are the steps and how did you do it?

[malibugtp]

http://www.n-body.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2741

[91celicaFB]

or just take it to another shop and get a second opinion. Brake shops are notorious for ripping people off around my town.