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2002 Chevrolet Avalanche Repair Question


Topics covered: Brakes, Wheel, Wheel bearing.
Mileage: 131,000 miles.

Asked on August 27, 2012

When applying brake I have a grinding sound and my brake pulsates and gets soft a little bit?

I have a grinding sound when I apply the brake. I changed the pads and the calipers and still does this I cant seem to figure out what it is exactly?
Avatar Asked by brandonblair

Answer

Replied on August 27, 2012

MAYBE YOUR ROTORS ARE WARPED/ GROOVED, NEED TURNING OR REPLACING

IS IT ALL RE-ASSEMBLED CORRECTLY?

INVESTIGATE POSSIBLE WORN OUT WHEEL BEARING

WHAT ABOUT THE OTHER BRAKES...DID YOU DO BOTH ENDS?

THE MEDIC

Tiny Answered by CJ MEDEVAC (expert)
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Replied on August 27, 2012

I have inspected the brakes. I will replace the rotors and try that out they didn't seem to be in bad shape though. How would I inspect the wheel bearing and tell if it's going bad or not?

Tiny Response from brandonblair
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Replied on August 27, 2012

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THE MEDIC

Tiny Answered by CJ MEDEVAC (expert)
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