Ask Your Car Question. Car Experts Answer You ASAP.

(Not a Car Question?)

My brakes make a noise but not until after I had used them ...
Sent to Car Experts July 12 12:51 AM

My brakes make a noise but not until after I had used them a few times. Almost sounds like grinding, but my pads, calipers and rotors check out OK. The noise is coming from just behind the firewall were the brake petal and is, and only when I apply the brakes.

LORi

 

Optional Information:
1999 Chevrolet Malibu 6 cylinder

Already Tried:
Had brakes looked at by Bell Tire. Said pads and rotors are ok.

Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Status:  Closed   Value: $10
Info Request
July 12 1:14 AM (23 minutes and 12 seconds later)
         
REPLIED to Info RequestCheck Mark
Does it make the grinding noise as soon as you hit the brakes or does it seem to happen the closer you get to the full stop?
Picture
BOBBY -- Technician/ Service Advisor -- 100% Positive Feedback on 1041 Car Accepts
ASE MASTER CERTIFIED, CALIFORNIA EPA AIR CONDITIONING CERTIFIED, AA DEGREE AUTOMOTIVE/DIESEL TECH
Reply
July 13 12:06 AM (22 hours and 52 minutes and 40 seconds later)
         
Reply to BOBBY's Post: as soon as you hit the brakes
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Info Request
July 13 12:16 AM (10 minutes and 2 seconds later)
         
REPLIED to Info RequestCheck Mark
Does the noise continue until you reach a complete stop?
Picture
BOBBY -- Technician/ Service Advisor -- 100% Positive Feedback on 1041 Car Accepts
ASE MASTER CERTIFIED, CALIFORNIA EPA AIR CONDITIONING CERTIFIED, AA DEGREE AUTOMOTIVE/DIESEL TECH
Reply
July 14 1:38 AM (1 day and 1 hour later)
         
Reply to BOBBY's Post: The noise only occurs when the brake petal itself is being pressed down. Soon as I stop moving the brake petal the noise stops.
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Info Request
July 14 9:10 AM (7 hours and 32 minutes and 7 seconds later)
         
REPLIED to Info RequestCheck Mark
I know it is kind of hard to decribe a noise in writing, but would you say it is a constant grind or does it have a slight rythm to it?
Picture
BOBBY -- Technician/ Service Advisor -- 100% Positive Feedback on 1041 Car Accepts
ASE MASTER CERTIFIED, CALIFORNIA EPA AIR CONDITIONING CERTIFIED, AA DEGREE AUTOMOTIVE/DIESEL TECH
Reply
July 14 11:55 PM (14 hours and 44 minutes and 58 seconds later)
         
Reply to BOBBY's Post: I know it can't be in the wheels because the noise occurs when the car is stopped also. After driving for a while the noise starts up. I can put it in park and press on the brake petal and the noise happens.
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Answer
July 15 1:24 AM (1 hour and 28 minutes and 27 seconds later)
         
THIS ANSWER IS LOCKED!
You can view this answer by clicking here to Register or Login and paying $3.
Picture
BOBBY -- Technician/ Service Advisor -- 100% Positive Feedback on 1041 Car Accepts
ASE MASTER CERTIFIED, CALIFORNIA EPA AIR CONDITIONING CERTIFIED, AA DEGREE AUTOMOTIVE/DIESEL TECH
Think you can answer this question?
Login or Become an Expert

Related Answers

 

DISCLAIMER: You acknowledge that any information you may obtain from individuals you contact through use of the Just Answer service comes from those individuals, not from Just Answer!, and that Just Answer is not in any way responsible for any of the information these third parties may supply. The site and services are provided "as is" with no warranty and no representations are made regarding the qualification of an Expert. Responses and comments on Just Answer! are for general information and are not intended to substitute for informed professional advice (such as medical, legal, investment or accounting) and do not establish a professional-client relationship. Just Answer! is not intended or designed to address EMERGENCY QUESTIONS which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals. Please carefully read the Terms of Service.

Just Answer! > Car Repair