brake problem

madmaxatv · #1 03-07-2006, 06:13 PM

I Just Replaced My Rotors And Brake Pads On My 01 Gp Gt. I Noticed That On The Right Front The Rotor Was Hitting The Bracket And Clip For Brake Pads. I Figured That The Rotor May Have Been Warped Bad Enough To Hit It. So I Put The New Rotors And Pads On And Took It For A Ride. Low And Behold That Didnt Fix It. The Clip Was Bent Again And Rubbing Against My Rotor. Took It To The Dealer To Find The Root Cause And They Took It Apart And Replaced The Clip.that Stopped The Constant Squeeling But Now When I Turn Right Or Left I Can Here It Catching The Clip. And Having Slotted Rotors Now It Sounds Like A Clicking Sound When It Hits The Rotor.
Any Ideas Of What This Could Be.
I Just Had My Struts Replaced And Have To Have Them Switched From The Monroe To Delco Because They Dont Fit Right. Dont Know If This Could Be Causing My Rotor To Move Or If It Could Be Something Else.

richtazz · #2 03-07-2006, 06:26 PM

IT sounds like the slide busings for the caliper are worn out and causing the pads to sit crooked. This will cause a problem both when the brakes are applied and when not applied. When the brakes are applied, the caliper can cock to one side causing uneven pad wear and squealing. When teh brakes are released, the caliper may be sitting crooked, causing one or more of the pads to remain in contact with the rotor. I'm surprized the dealer didn't catch it.

madmaxatv · #3 03-07-2006, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by richtazz

IT sounds like the slide busings for the caliper are worn out and causing the pads to sit crooked. This will cause a problem both when the brakes are applied and when not applied. When the brakes are applied, the caliper can cock to one side causing uneven pad wear and squealing. When teh brakes are released, the caliper may be sitting crooked, causing one or more of the pads to remain in contact with the rotor. I'm surprized the dealer didn't catch it.

they didnt check anything else they just replaced the clip that was bent again and rubbing against the rotor. i have to take it back in the morning. they thought by replacing the clips that it would fix it and didnt look for anything else. i asked them if my caliper was working right and they said it was fine. some how the rotor is being put in a bind and rubbing up against the bracket. and it only does it when i turn. it doesnt seem to be rubbing when i am going straight. they said they would check it out in the morning. i was hoping it was something as simple as that but it wasnt.
thanks for the suggestion

richtazz · #4 03-08-2006, 05:49 AM

Have them check the Hub bearing on that side. As a hub starts to go bad, it can allow in and out freeplay that will be exaggerated by the side loads created while turning.

BNaylor · #5 03-08-2006, 07:49 AM

Did you have the problem before you installed the slotted rotors? I've heard of problems using certain brands of aftermarket rotors, especially non OEM type performance versions.

madmaxatv · #6 03-08-2006, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by bnaylor3400

Did you have the problem before you installed the slotted rotors? I've heard of problems using certain brands of aftermarket rotors, especially non OEM type performance versions.

from the looks of the other rotors the problem has been there for a while. but i didnt notice it untill the clip started rubbing the rotor where it was warped a little. the rotors were 2 years old. all of the other brakes are working fine.

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