Question about Brakes
12-18-2001, 12:34 PM
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Question about Brakes
About 2 months ago my breaks starting grinding. I took them to be fixed and after that they worked fine. Now there starting to grind again and its only been 2 months! I spent alomost $600 to get this fixed, and I don't know if it's just how I use my brakes when I drive, or if It has something to do with my Car. YES, LOL I know this may sound dumb me asking but i just don't know much about cars.If anyone could just help me out with understanding a little more about why my brakes keep doing this and around how much this should costto get them fixed. I don't know If I was just ripped off, or they fixed them wrong.
Thanks,
Thanks,
12-18-2001, 12:40 PM
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Re: Question about Brakes
Originally posted by MaximaGirl18
About 2 months ago my breaks starting grinding. I took them to be fixed and after that they worked fine. Now there starting to grind again and its only been 2 months! I spent alomost $600 to get this fixed, and I don't know if it's just how I use my brakes when I drive, or if It has something to do with my Car. YES, LOL I know this may sound dumb me asking but i just don't know much about cars.If anyone could just help me out with understanding a little more about why my brakes keep doing this and around how much this should costto get them fixed. I don't know If I was just ripped off, or they fixed them wrong.
Thanks,
Jennifer
About 2 months ago my breaks starting grinding. I took them to be fixed and after that they worked fine. Now there starting to grind again and its only been 2 months! I spent alomost $600 to get this fixed, and I don't know if it's just how I use my brakes when I drive, or if It has something to do with my Car. YES, LOL I know this may sound dumb me asking but i just don't know much about cars.If anyone could just help me out with understanding a little more about why my brakes keep doing this and around how much this should costto get them fixed. I don't know If I was just ripped off, or they fixed them wrong.
Thanks,
Jennifer
what did they replace the first time for $600? its hard to see whats wrong with your car over the net but id say take it back to the shop that worked on it. They should take care of the prob under waranty if it is waranty...
12-18-2001, 12:44 PM
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You either got defective brake pads which happen a lot or you might not have done a proper break-in on when teh pads were new. Do you stomp on teh brakes a lot? Hard braking kills pads really fast too.
12-18-2001, 12:49 PM
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Originally posted by Cumalot
Normally, guys on here will tell newbies to search. However, since you're a girl, watch...you'll get a lot help.
About your brakes, I have no idea.
Normally, guys on here will tell newbies to search. However, since you're a girl, watch...you'll get a lot help.
About your brakes, I have no idea.
12-18-2001, 12:53 PM
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Originally posted by Nealoc187
What kind of grinding is it? Are your pads worn out or what?
What kind of grinding is it? Are your pads worn out or what?
12-18-2001, 12:53 PM
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Re: Re: Question about Brakes
Originally posted by Turbo95Max
humm
what did they replace the first time for $600? its hard to see whats wrong with your car over the net but id say take it back to the shop that worked on it. They should take care of the prob under waranty if it is waranty...
humm
what did they replace the first time for $600? its hard to see whats wrong with your car over the net but id say take it back to the shop that worked on it. They should take care of the prob under waranty if it is waranty...
Originally posted by RBa
Aftermarket pads...$600 for brake job ?
I think its time we have meet at that shop and hang the mechanics by their *****...
-Rip Off...
Aftermarket pads...$600 for brake job ?
I think its time we have meet at that shop and hang the mechanics by their *****...
-Rip Off...
Is this the quickest 6 replies in the history of this message board? Maybe I should put "girl" in my name too
12-18-2001, 12:55 PM
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sounds like your rotors are warped.. which means that the shop that did your brake job did not re-surface your rotors.. if you paid that much that should have been included in the job.. bring it back to the shop and ask them if they resurfaced the rotors..
12-18-2001, 01:04 PM
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Originally posted by Cumalot
lol...see what I mean?
lol...see what I mean?
12-18-2001, 01:12 PM
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Re: Question about Brakes
Originally posted by MaximaGirl18
About 2 months ago my breaks starting grinding. I took them to be fixed and after that they worked fine. Now there starting to grind again and its only been 2 months! I spent alomost $600 to get this fixed, and I don't know if it's just how I use my brakes when I drive, or if It has something to do with my Car. YES, LOL I know this may sound dumb me asking but i just don't know much about cars.If anyone could just help me out with understanding a little more about why my brakes keep doing this and around how much this should costto get them fixed. I don't know If I was just ripped off, or they fixed them wrong.
Thanks,
Jennifer
About 2 months ago my breaks starting grinding. I took them to be fixed and after that they worked fine. Now there starting to grind again and its only been 2 months! I spent alomost $600 to get this fixed, and I don't know if it's just how I use my brakes when I drive, or if It has something to do with my Car. YES, LOL I know this may sound dumb me asking but i just don't know much about cars.If anyone could just help me out with understanding a little more about why my brakes keep doing this and around how much this should costto get them fixed. I don't know If I was just ripped off, or they fixed them wrong.
Thanks,
Jennifer
If money don't grow on your backyard, take it back to the shop and b!tch about it
You paid them $600 for a lousy brakejob and you deserve the job to be done right by them. Don't let them fool you with mumbo jumbo.
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12-18-2001, 01:21 PM
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Originally posted by SprintMax
sounds like your rotors are warped.. which means that the shop that did your brake job did not re-surface your rotors.. if you paid that much that should have been included in the job.. bring it back to the shop and ask them if they resurfaced the rotors..
sounds like your rotors are warped.. which means that the shop that did your brake job did not re-surface your rotors.. if you paid that much that should have been included in the job.. bring it back to the shop and ask them if they resurfaced the rotors..
12-18-2001, 01:24 PM
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Originally posted by Synki
You either got defective brake pads which happen a lot or you might not have done a proper break-in on when teh pads were new. Do you stomp on teh brakes a lot? Hard braking kills pads really fast too.
You either got defective brake pads which happen a lot or you might not have done a proper break-in on when teh pads were new. Do you stomp on teh brakes a lot? Hard braking kills pads really fast too.
12-18-2001, 01:27 PM
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Originally posted by MaximaGirl18
Thanks for your help. I'll ask even though I don't know what rotors are, lol. The guy who worked on them said he would come back over and check them out again.
Thanks for your help. I'll ask even though I don't know what rotors are, lol. The guy who worked on them said he would come back over and check them out again.
12-18-2001, 05:19 PM
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12-18-2001, 05:44 PM
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Your auto-magic?
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thats why we are all here.. come check out my magic in the 4th gen forum
thats why we are all here.. come check out my magic in the 4th gen forum
12-18-2001, 08:42 PM
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Originally posted by RBa
Aftermarket pads...$600 for brake job ?
I think its time we have meet at that shop and hang the mechanics by their *****...
-Rip Off...
Aftermarket pads...$600 for brake job ?
I think its time we have meet at that shop and hang the mechanics by their *****...
-Rip Off...
Originally posted by MaximaGirl18
Thanks for your help. I'll ask even though I don't know what rotors are, lol. The guy who worked on them said he would come back over and check them out again.
Thanks for your help. I'll ask even though I don't know what rotors are, lol. The guy who worked on them said he would come back over and check them out again.
http://rba.8m.net/cgi-bin/i/images/061101n.jpg
When they warp, it grinds and you feel it in the pedal..The red thing you see is the calipar, which holds the brake pads and stops the car when you press your brakes.
$600 for a brake job is insane. Not even Nissan charges that much unless they changed all 4 rotors & pads. If they're warped to the point of grinding, you usually have to repace the rotors and pads..
You should definitely bish at these morons and if they wont fix it for free, let sprintmax know!!.. He'll head down there and take care of it!!!..
BTW.. Welcome Lurker!!!
12-18-2001, 08:50 PM
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12-18-2001, 09:10 PM
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Originally posted by RBa
OK.. Who's been whoring under my name?? Hogan? Toylet?? This what happens when you leave two monkeys alone with your computer while installing a VB..
Rotors are those round plates you see inside the wheel!!!..
http://rba.8m.net/cgi-bin/i/images/061101n.jpg
When they warp, it grinds and you feel it in the pedal..The red thing you see is the calipar, which holds the brake pads and stops the car when you press your brakes.
$600 for a brake job is insane. Not even Nissan charges that much unless they changed all 4 rotors & pads. If they're warped to the point of grinding, you usually have to repace the rotors and pads..
You should definitely bish at these morons and if they wont fix it for free, let sprintmax know!!.. He'll head down there and take care of it!!!..
BTW.. Welcome Lurker!!!
OK.. Who's been whoring under my name?? Hogan? Toylet?? This what happens when you leave two monkeys alone with your computer while installing a VB..
Rotors are those round plates you see inside the wheel!!!..
http://rba.8m.net/cgi-bin/i/images/061101n.jpg
When they warp, it grinds and you feel it in the pedal..The red thing you see is the calipar, which holds the brake pads and stops the car when you press your brakes.
$600 for a brake job is insane. Not even Nissan charges that much unless they changed all 4 rotors & pads. If they're warped to the point of grinding, you usually have to repace the rotors and pads..
You should definitely bish at these morons and if they wont fix it for free, let sprintmax know!!.. He'll head down there and take care of it!!!..
BTW.. Welcome Lurker!!!
lol, I've learned a lot about brakes today. Maybe it's about time I learned more about my car
12-18-2001, 09:30 PM
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Originally posted by MaximaGirl18
Thanks everyone. I'm glad I got this info! I'll see what happens when the guy comes back to look at the brakes.. Now I'll at least have a clue about what he's talking about..
lol, I've learned a lot about brakes today. Maybe it's about time I learned more about my car
Thanks everyone. I'm glad I got this info! I'll see what happens when the guy comes back to look at the brakes.. Now I'll at least have a clue about what he's talking about..
lol, I've learned a lot about brakes today. Maybe it's about time I learned more about my car
12-19-2001, 04:50 AM
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Originally posted by MaximaGirl18
What do you mean proper break in? How do I do that?
What do you mean proper break in? How do I do that?
12-19-2001, 06:21 AM
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Just take a hammer or a thick bar, make sure it can get through your wheels to your brake pads/rotors, and just start hitting as hard as you can. You have to do that proper break in whenever you get new pads or they won't work properly and will give you the type of problems that you're experiencing. The more you break them in, the better they will work.
Just take a hammer or a thick bar, make sure it can get through your wheels to your brake pads/rotors, and just start hitting as hard as you can. You have to do that proper break in whenever you get new pads or they won't work properly and will give you the type of problems that you're experiencing. The more you break them in, the better they will work.
You could have the same problem I had:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?threadid=85595
Or you could brake like a.......woman driver hehe. I hardly ever use my brakes unless I have to. Let up off the gas!
12-19-2001, 08:14 AM
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Originally posted by MaximaGirl18
Thanks everyone. I'm glad I got this info! I'll see what happens when the guy comes back to look at the brakes.. Now I'll at least have a clue about what he's talking about..
lol, I've learned a lot about brakes today. Maybe it's about time I learned more about my car
Thanks everyone. I'm glad I got this info! I'll see what happens when the guy comes back to look at the brakes.. Now I'll at least have a clue about what he's talking about..
lol, I've learned a lot about brakes today. Maybe it's about time I learned more about my car
12-19-2001, 10:05 AM
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Yup! I must just brake like a girl hehe. Guess I might ride them to much, LOL I'll keep that in mind when I drive my car from now on.
I'll keep that in mind when I drive my car from now on.
12-19-2001, 11:06 AM
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Originally posted by MaximaGirl18
Yup! I must just brake like a girl hehe. Guess I might ride them to much, LOL I'll keep that in mind when I drive my car from now on.
Yup! I must just brake like a girl hehe. Guess I might ride them to much, LOL
I'll keep that in mind when I drive my car from now on.
12-19-2001, 11:38 AM
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No one ever mentioned caliper failure. Caliper failure occurs when they, the calipers, don't retract from squeezing the rotor after the brake pedal has been released, therefore leading to excessive wear on the brake pads. So this could either be a bad caliper, or the synthetic grease that is on the moving parts of the caliper need to be regreased so they retract like they used to. I'll be glad to drive to Vegas and see if that's your problem.....
Calipers are the thingies thast look like thy're attached to the rotor, they sqeeze your rotor to stop you..
Calipers are the thingies thast look like thy're attached to the rotor, they sqeeze your rotor to stop you..
12-19-2001, 11:44 AM
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Originally posted by NmexMAX
No one ever mentioned caliper failure. Caliper failure occurs when they, the calipers, don't retract from squeezing the rotor after the brake pedal has been released, therefore leading to excessive wear on the brake pads. So this could either be a bad caliper, or the synthetic grease that is on the moving parts of the caliper need to be regreased so they retract like they used to. I'll be glad to drive to Vegas and see if that's your problem.....
Calipers are the thingies thast look like thy're attached to the rotor, they sqeeze your rotor to stop you..
No one ever mentioned caliper failure. Caliper failure occurs when they, the calipers, don't retract from squeezing the rotor after the brake pedal has been released, therefore leading to excessive wear on the brake pads. So this could either be a bad caliper, or the synthetic grease that is on the moving parts of the caliper need to be regreased so they retract like they used to. I'll be glad to drive to Vegas and see if that's your problem.....
Calipers are the thingies thast look like thy're attached to the rotor, they sqeeze your rotor to stop you..
grease sliding pin
i believe someone mentioned that already..if not that's it.
12-19-2001, 11:46 AM
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I deny the ***** accusation...I forgot I was on your name...LoL...so sue me...BTW I was showing John, Kyogo John's Supra...that's all...then .org just popped up and we responded blindly...poor girl...Can we get Maxima-Girl of the Month Calendars ?
I deny the ***** accusation...I forgot I was on your name...LoL...so sue me...BTW I was showing John, Kyogo John's Supra...that's all...then .org just popped up and we responded blindly...poor girl...Can we get Maxima-Girl of the Month Calendars ?
12-19-2001, 11:49 AM
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frozen caliper
grease sliding pin
i believe someone mentioned that already..if not that's it.
frozen caliper
grease sliding pin
i believe someone mentioned that already..if not that's it.
about those calendars
12-19-2001, 12:08 PM
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Originally posted by NmexMAX
Was that Las Vegas new Mexico?? or Nevada???? Hopefully it's New Mexico.........
Was that Las Vegas new Mexico?? or Nevada???? Hopefully it's New Mexico.........
