Brakes

Brake Noise In My Car On Slow Stops

Hello Austin, I have a 2009 Mazda 6 with 48,000 miles on it.It has not been in an accident nor has there […]

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Why You Should Check Your Brake Hoses On Your Car

Reader Comment:  Automobile Brake Flush or Brake Bleed either way DO IT! In the early 70’s I was driving about 35 or […]

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By September 25, 20082 Comments Read More →

Cadillac Fleetwood ABS and Brake Light Come On

I have a Cadillac Fleetwood, 8 Cylinder, 4-2 liter which has soft squishy brake pedal and both the brake and the antilock brake light comes one only when the brakes are applied and does not stay on.

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Noise In The Front of My Car When Braking

I am a relatively new driver and I recently had a new power steering rack put into my car. Since then, I have noticed a clunking sound on the front left hand side of the car when I brake. It doesn’t happen all the time, mostly when I have to brake suddenly or when I am braking & turning or going in/out of driveways and over speed bumps.

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1999 Mercury Mountaineer ABS Brake Light On – Noise in Brakes

I have a problem with the ABS light on my vehicle. Replaced all pads. Vehicle has four wheel disc brakes. Pads on front driver side were premature in wearing compared to passenger side. Same thing for the rear.

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By December 28, 20070 Comments Read More →

1998 Pontiac Grand Am Recurring Brake Rotors Warp

I have a 1998 Pontiac Grand Am SE with the 2.4L engine. I have replaced my brake rotors 3 or 4 times now and they start warping after about a month 2000 miles.

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By November 30, 20070 Comments Read More →

2006 Lexus ES 330 How Much Should Brake Job Cost?

My 2006 Lexus ES 330 has about 21000 miles. Lexus says all 4 wheels need new brake pads and cut rotors anywhere between $800-$900. Does this sound about right to you? What would be a fair price from a local shop?

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By October 26, 20070 Comments Read More →

Brake Noise When Turning 97 Nissan Pickup

Hello, I have a 1997 Nissan pickup and whenever I seem to turn to the right the driver side front brake makes a squalling sound. Its starting to bug me now. When I put the brakes on the sound seems to go away.

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By September 14, 20072 Comments Read More →

Toyota Brake Pads Make High Pitched Squeel Noise

I am totally frustrated. I hope you can help me. I’m an English teacher who wishes I were an auto mechanic. I have a 2002 Toyota Corolla that just had servicing done. I didn’t bring it is because there was a problem.

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By September 12, 20070 Comments Read More →

Brake Rotors Continually Warp 2005 Peugeot 307HDI

I have a 2005 Peugeot 307HDI, every 10000 km about the disks warp, I have been given every excuse in the book but to fix the problem. The car have now 83000km on but it has been replaced like 8 times already. Surely there must be something else wrong, I have once almost crashed due to steering wheel vibration and nearly lost control, seems like Peugeot is not to interested but just replace it every time

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