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2004 Chevrolet Impala Repair Question


Topics covered: Brakes, Grinding, Heat shield.
Mileage: 30,000 miles.

Asked on January 3, 2013

Chevrolet Impala Brakes Problem

Are the guides needed on the rear if we leave them off will it be a safety issue? when we replaced the rotors and pads the guides started grinding on the new rotors.
Avatar Asked by bill walker0011

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Replied on January 3, 2013

as i stated last night, yes, replace them

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on January 3, 2013

I am assuming what you mean by the guides are the heat shields. Try beding them a little bit to get them off of the rotor as they keep the brakes cool and prevent fading which is a safety issue.

Tiny Answered by DrCranknWrench (expert)
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