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Is it my roders that are causing my car to make a noise everytime i step on the brakerandy wolf - 2002 Chrysler 300M - Brakes - 2/10/2012-
2/7/2012 Spoon SportsUsually its not the rotors but the the brake pads reaching the end of their life.
Not much info so thats the only answer i could give.
2/7/2012 Spoon SportsWhat sound does it make?
2/8/2012 alfonza Johnsoni had new brake pads installed, and started to hear the noise, after almost totaling the car, returned to the dealer, informed i had defective brake pads. -
2/10/2012 Spoon SportsHmmmm, new brake pads usually squeal because of their break in coating. Example like in EBC brakes.
How can brake pads be defective? Its the calipers who do the squeezing.
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Why do I hear a pop when I press on the brake pedal at low speeds?AutoMD Member - 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser - Brakes - 2/1/2012No brake light is on. When I press the brake pedal down when going slow speeds it makes a pop noise and I can also feel the pop in the brake pedal. Seems to be coming from the front drivers side?-
2/1/2012 Spoon SportsThe popping sound could be a couple of things first off is your wheel tight? check lug nuts. Some of other causes may be damaged rotors and pads. check them by removing wheel and looking for damaged parts or worn out pads. other things could be front wheel dive axle CV joint but you would hear this when turning also.
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"Clacking" noise when brakingTony - 2002 Chrysler Voyager - Brakes - 1/31/2012I hear a "clacking" noise when braking during the last second or two before the van comes to a stop. The noise seems to be coming from the left rear wheel area. The rear brakes are drum brakes if that helps. -
How does a dealership use a machine to do a brake fluid flush on a 01 PTC without antilock brakes?Harold - 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser - Brakes - 1/31/2012Dealer service rep says one person and one machine does a complete brake fluid flush. -
Rear brakes seem to be not workingamberlowe - 1996 Chrysler Town & Country - Brakes - 1/22/2012We have put new master cylinder, rear cylinders, front brakes had lines checked but we are still un able to stop-
1/22/2012 jlofwashare the rear brakes disc or drum? i dont have a book on your car....either way, jack up one of the rear wheels, block wheels, put car in neutral and try to turn the wheel by hand.........next have some one step on brake pedal, and again try to turn the wheel. if you can still turn the wheel, your rear brake unit on that wheel is not working. do the same on the other same wheel.BE SURE TO BLOCK THE FRONT WHEELS WITH CHOCK BLOCKS SO THE CAR WILL NOT ROLL..........repost with results............................jl
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After starting the car, especially when cold, when I press on the brake I can hear air coming out. Brakes seem to work.jcblade - 2000 Chrysler Concorde - Brakes - 1/19/2012After driving for a little while, car warmed up, it goes away and everything seems normal.-
1/19/2012 jcbladeI think I figured this out on my own. It is either the power brake booster or a vacuum hose. I will check both.
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Locate the brake fuse on a 1995 ford 7.3ltr dieseldyrell - 1997 Chrysler Town & Country - Brakes - 1/11/2012The brake light does not come on and the brake light switch has been changed-
1/11/2012 jdlwhy does post title say chrysler?
Click on the link, fuse is in diagram. Does the highmount brake lite work? If it does, the fuse isn't the problem.
http://postimage.org/image/y2fhwyb47/
1/11/2012 jdlThe diagram is for the ford.
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It feels like my ABS brakes engage when i stop although I have not stomped on the brakes. what could be the problem?lori - 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser - Brakes - 1/10/2012 -
Left rear wheel inside of hub is the sensor a asb or a traction control and how do u replacewing - 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser - Brakes - 12/4/2011-
12/4/2011 Jay GironThe sensor is a abs wheel speed sensor. You have to replace the wheel hub assembly.
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What would cause my car to jerk/grab every time I applied the brake/slowed down???candace newman - 2004 Chrysler Sebring - Brakes - 11/29/2011It just started out of nowhere with no other symptoms or any previous problems with my car. -
When braking get a grunting/thumping sound from the front end.flog - 2005 Chrysler Pacifica - Brakes - 11/20/2011had it check by 3 dealers and had one drop front end at the milage of 36250 miles and found nothing wrong anywhere. does not do it anytime except when braking slow coming to a light to stop. at present miles are only 48500. thanks. jimsrpoc@bellsouth.net-
11/20/2011 mopardoes pedal vibrate when foot is on pedal?...is so check for bad shoes or warped rotors.
11/20/2011 flogNEG. JUST MAKES THE CLUNKING SOUND. DEALERS COULD NOT
FIND NO PROBLEMS AND THERE WAS NO WEAR ON ANY OF THE PARTS WHEN THEY DROPPED THE FRONT END. THEY ALL TEST DROVE IT PRI TO CHECKING ON THE LIFTS.
TKS FOR REPLY. JIM
11/20/2011 flogneg. just makes the clunking sound. dealers could not find no problems and there was no wear on any of the parts when they dropped the front end. they all test drove it pri to checking on the lifts. tks for reply. jim
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Why do i hear a grinding noise from the rear of the car ?tammy - 2000 Chrysler Sebring - Brakes - 11/18/2011there is a continous grinding noise coming from the back of car i think its the brakes it on the drivers side-
11/18/2011 JimmTry to remove the rear wheel for inspection; grinding brakes, worn brake rotor. Try the many on-line auto parts sources, such as; www.RockAuto.com or www.autopartswarehouse.com for the replacement parts.
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What is the cause of brakes do not Release all the timebrakes - 2002 Chrysler Town & Country - Brakes - 11/14/2011-
11/14/2011 yboy82You should have your brake system inspected, it is possible that one or more of your brake caliper pistons are jammed and or your brake caliper mounting pins or bushing are damaged.
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ABS light on in dash. Does this mean that the ABS sensor needs replaced?michael - 2007 Chrysler Town & Country - Brakes - 11/11/2011How do I replace the ABS sensor?-
11/11/2011 Spoon SportsNot necessarily, usually a scan is needed to verify. I mean, i know you will be pissed after replacing the ABS sensor and the code doesnt wanna clear right?
The ABS light comes on when the ABS module detects a fault in the ABS system. There are dozens of component failures and open/shorts in wiring that will set the ABS light, ranging from a faulty wheel speed sensor, open/short in wheel speed sensor wiring harness, faulty hydraulic unit, fault electronic brake control module(EBCM), faulty tone ring,etc. There isnt a relay or reset procedure to turn the light off- it can only be turned off by repairing the fault responsible for turning it on, and then using the factory scan tool to erase the fault code and reset the light.
While it is possible the majority of the faults to be repaired at home, the fault codes can only br retreived with a diagnostic scanner with ABS capability. This has to be done first in order to know where the problem is to either repair or do further diagnostics to determine if it is a faulty part or a wiring harness issue. If the problem is in the hyrdaulic unit, this would need to be replaced by a shop as it will require bleeding afterwards with a diagnostic scanner.
I would advise spending the $50-70 to have the on-board computer read for stored ABS fault codes. Considering that most sensors cost that much themselves, you can quickly sink much more than a diagnostic fee into replacing parts based on "what usually goes out" guesses.
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How to change rear callipersthompson,mike - 1993 Chrysler Concorde - Brakes - 10/28/2011old ones seized-
10/28/2011 EG9 K20A3Park the Concorde on a level surface. Remove two-thirds of the brake fluid from the master brake cylinder in the engine compartment using the turkey baster. Place the fluid in the drain pan for later recycling. Place the wheel chocks in front of the front wheels.
Jack the Chrysler up with the automobile jack. Place a jack stand under the car near the jacking point and raise it up to the frame. Remove the wheel using the lug wrench.
Remove the caliper bolts using a socket and ratchet and pull the caliper off the wheel assembly. Secure the caliper to the spring or shock for now with a wire tie. Do not let the caliper hang or you will damage the brake line.
Pull the rotor off the wheel assembly. Some cars may have retaining clips on the wheel lugs keeping the rotor in place. If your Concorde has these, remove them using the pliers. Put the new rotor on the wheel assembly and secure it with the retaining clips, if present. Cut the wire tie holding the caliper to the spring with the pliers. Place the back side of the caliper into the jaws of the C-clamp with the back brake pad in place. Close the C-clamp by turning it clockwise until the caliper piston seats within the caliper housing. Remove the C-clamp and the brake pads from the caliper.
Put the new brake pads into the caliper and put the caliper on the wheel assembly. Tighten the caliper bolts using the socket and ratchet. Put the wheel back on the Concorde and tighten the lug nuts with the lug wrench.
Remove the jack stand from under the Chrysler and lower the car to the ground. Repeat the process on the other wheel.
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