1990 Toyota Camry – Rear Brake Line Rotted
I have a 1990 Toyota Camry. The rear brake line is rotted out and needs to be replaced. How long do you think it will take for this repair and what you feel is a fair price for it?
Brakes
2001 Ford Ranger – Is the Mechanic Dishonest?
I own a 2001 Ford Ranger with about 66K miles on it. For some time, my brakes had been squeaking every time I came to a slow stop.
1997 Ford Fiesta Chicane Rattle Under Car On Bumps
I own a 1997 Ford Fiesta Chicane. I am having slight problems with the underside of the car. When I go over bumps on the road or any little thing sticking up it makes quite a cracking noise on both wheels on the left side especially the back left wheel.
Acura Brake Pads – How Long Should They Last
At my last service, I had 61,466 miles on my Acura car and they documented my brakes as having 7 MM lining. Yesterday, I went to a different Acura dealership for the first time, my miles were 66,104, and they said I only have 1.8 MM lining on my brakes. Is it possible? Could I have worn my breaks that much in less than 5,000 miles, or is someone lying to me?
1996 Ford Taurus Rear Brake Metal-to-Metal Noise
The rear brakes on my mom’s 1996 Ford Taurus sound like there is metal-to-metal contact. I have replaced the shoes twice and the drums once within the last 3 years, but none of this has helped.
Renault Mégane – Makes Rumbling Noise When Braking
I have a 10-year-old Renault Mégane with 75,000 miles on the clock. I have just started (at the end of a 35-mile trip) to get a low rumbling noise when breaking, as if there is something dragging underneath the car.
1998 Volvo 740 GLS Emergency Brake Problem
I have a 1998 Volvo 740 GLS. The hand brake is not holding the car on slopes too well. I took it to a brake shop. They took off the back wheels but could not find what they called adjusting pin or screw.
Car Brake Service
Car brake repair is easy if you have the necessary knowledge. In this little car brakes repair primer we describe how two different vehicle brake systems works, which will give you a better chance to detect break problems in your Mercedes, Mazda, Cadillac or any other vehicle make.
Automotive Brake Systems
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1999 Dodge Caravan
This morning the right rear wheel to my 1999 Dodge Caravan will not turn, it is locked in place.