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This is a discussion thread titled "Brake problems", within the Corolla Matrix forum, part of the Cars & Vans Forums category.
My front brakes have caused me a few problems. My calipers seized up so I went out and replaced calipers and pads but the rotors were ok. That was about 3 months ago and now my front brakes are starting to grind. There is slight rubbing all the time and it really grinds when i turn right. I have read that the hoses can break down on the inside casuing pressure not to get through, therefore causing the caliper to not fully open. Does this make sense and if so, what is this going to cost me? Or are my rotors maybe warped and need replacing?
I don't mean to alarm you, but you must realize that what you've written here, could net you a jail sentence, should you be involved in an auto accident, in which it was proven, that your defective brakes were the cause?
And you've also just given any lawyer all the proof he needs to sue your pants off, that you indeed knew in advance, your brakes were defective prior to the accident.
And I wouldn't even want to think what would happen to you should that accident result in a death.
The best advice you need RIGHT NOW is to stop what ever you are doing, and get your car to a qualified repair facility immediately.
You just can't believe what kind of danger, both you, and the general public are in, as long as you continue to drive your defective car on public roads.
This is no joke.
Go now.
Well, I paid someone to fix my brakes the first time(I'm sure not the first time that a mechanic's work didn't outlast the warrenty) and now that the problem has returned, I thought I'd seek some advice online. I figured that maybe someone else had similar problems, but before anyone got a chance to, you reply with scare tactics, implying that I did the work myself and that I'm still driving the car even when i know the brakes are faulty.
FACT: A mechanic fixed my brakes and they were fine until yesterday when they started grinding. I then stopped driving the vehicle and I am seeking the advice of anyone (other than you).
Why not ask a few more questions before replying to people's posts?
Well, I paid someone to fix my brakes the first time(I'm sure not the first time that a mechanic's work didn't outlast the warrenty) and now that the problem has returned, I thought I'd seek some advice online. I figured that maybe someone else had similar problems, but before anyone got a chance to, you reply with scare tactics, implying that I did the work myself and that I'm still driving the car even when i know the brakes are faulty.
FACT: A mechanic fixed my brakes and they were fine until yesterday when they started grinding. I then stopped driving the vehicle and I am seeking the advice of anyone (other than you).
Why not ask a few more questions before replying to people's posts?
How many miles since the last brake fix? Does the noise occur when the wheel is turned or just when applying the brakes and turning? Could be numerous things but without more info its impossible to diagnose.
How old is the car? etc...
If its grinds when turning it sounds like the slides for the calipers are toast. They have little rubber boots on them if they crack or water gets in there they rust and can seize. If just one slide is frozen ,there are two, then it will make noise.
Maybe the squeal shims fell out? were they replaced? Were both calipers replaced?
If a slide isn't working properly sometimes you can just grease the slide, if the boot is good , use a high temp grease. If you have a stuck piston inside the caliper it needs to be replaced or rebuilt. If the car is pulling then its a piston.
I would though for absolutely sure bring it back to whomever did the service surely they guarantee their work for more than 7k. Most rebuilt calipers are a one year minimum.
Another thing you could do is bleed the system to make sure its not air. I doubt its air though if they've been fine for 7k. Worth a peek if the bleeder somehow leaked.
I don't mean to alarm you, but you must realize that what you've written here, could net you a jail sentence, should you be involved in an auto accident, in which it was proven, that your defective brakes were the cause?
And you've also just given any lawyer all the proof he needs to sue your pants off, that you indeed knew in advance, your brakes were defective prior to the accident.
And I wouldn't even want to think what would happen to you should that accident result in a death.
The best advice you need RIGHT NOW is to stop what ever you are doing, and get your car to a qualified repair facility immediately.
You just can't believe what kind of danger, both you, and the general public are in, as long as you continue to drive your defective car on public roads.
This is no joke.
Go now.
Yeah, be careful the tundrasolution brake lawyers are scouring the site for people with squealing brakes.
Update: I had the car looked at (Midas - free diagnosis) and they say the brakes are not the problem. The front wheel bearings need to be replaced. The front left is quite bad and the right isn't much better.
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Brake problems (2003 Corolla)
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