Front Brakes

1999 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
6 CYL
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MILLS35
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99 alero brake issues in the front. have had to replace brakes a few times and now less than 6 months they have to be done again. is there some hidden issue on this models and make regarding the brakes
Apr 18, 2011 at 12:24 AM
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CARADIODOC
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What has been wrong with the brakes? Were the pads worn out on just one front brake and the other side looks like new?
Apr 18, 2011 at 12:49 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Check if one side is wearing faster than the other, if so go for a drive and get the brakes hot, check if one brake is dragging, if so crack the bleeder and see if it frees up, if so, it will be a hydraulic pressure retention problem, check this and report back.
Apr 18, 2011 at 12:23 PM
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