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Default Break problems on my 99 Grand Am - 08-02-2005 , 04:08 PM






My breaks started queeking everytime I hit the breaks. I changed the break
pads but the squeeking noise is still there. it seems as if it was coming
from a cable or wire from the break pedal. Is this reaaly bad? I mean I
dont even know what part is it that is causing this noise.
Also, the breaks is now very loose. I have to step on the break pedal all
the way down in order to stop the car. I read on another topic that I have
to bleed the break lines. Could someonme please post some instruction on
how to bleed the lines?


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Default Re: Break problems on my 99 Grand Am - 08-03-2005 , 11:17 PM






Are you talking about your BRAKES?

What makes you think that you need to bleed the brakes?
Could the new pads be installed wrong.



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Default Re: Break problems on my 99 Grand Am - 09-03-2005 , 07:46 PM



I would strongly suggest you have the BRAKES checked by a qualified
mechanic. They can make sure the pads are installed correctly and can bleed
them very quickly with the appropriate equipment. I have always found that
bleeding them yourself is a 2-person pain in the a**.

A lot cheaper than replacing your front-end sheet metal when they fail and
you whack someone (and many insurers will deny the claim if they suspect you
were to blame for the malfunction of the brakes)


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My breaks started queeking everytime I hit the breaks. I changed the break
pads but the squeeking noise is still there. it seems as if it was coming
from a cable or wire from the break pedal. Is this reaaly bad? I mean I
dont even know what part is it that is causing this noise.
Also, the breaks is now very loose. I have to step on the break pedal all
the way down in order to stop the car. I read on another topic that I have
to bleed the break lines. Could someonme please post some instruction on
how to bleed the lines?




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