i have a 2001 malibu that i have had to have the passenger side break and roator replaced 2 times in the past 4 years. my father "claims" its because i live on a dirt road but do not trust what he says because he would lie about it just because he doesnt like where i live to start with. (keep in mind that he is presistant in thinking i should build a house beside him and i belive this car thing is just a ploy to get me to build this house and live beside him because he thinks he can lie to me about the car knowing i dont know anything about cars and hoping i wont ask anybody else and find out he is lying!
2006-08-10 01:10:03 · 13 answers · asked by tcb4dakids 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
There are a few things that could be causing your problem, but dirt is not one of them!
First- GM had a problem in the 2001 malibu's, if you don't install the pads the right way, will cause premature wear on the pads and the rotor. The wear indicater should only be mounted on the outboard side only. Most people and shops included do not realize this and unknowingly install improperly.
Second- They also had a problem with caliper's sticking.
Third- The rubber brake hose from the calper to the wheel well is bad about internally breaking down and causing restriction in line, which causes that side to stay partially applied at all times. Wearing out that side only.
I would let who ever is working on your car know that this is not normal and that if they can't seem to find the problem, to take it somewhere else.
2006-08-10 01:34:29 · answer #1 · answered by michael081278 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Living On A Dirt Road
2017-01-12 13:18:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no there is not much of a difference in wear as far as the dirt road goes,,you will need to change the oil,,and the air filter more ofter though,,old timers use to believe that a gravel or dirt road would make your brakes wear out sooner,,and on some cars like the a models it may have,,because they had opening in the brake drums that would allow dust and dirt to get in,,but on today's cars,,its not a problem,,and hasn't been for many years, i own a repair shop and if there was a problem i would know about it.i hope this help,s.
2006-08-10 03:09:08 · answer #3 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live on a dirt road, and it hasn't affected my brakes or rotors. I have to clean out my air filter more often, and it has affected my shocks and struts, but...No, dirt shouldn't affect brakes and rotors. If you've had to have brake pads and rotors replaced twice in the past 4 years, something screwy is going on though. If I were you I'd take it to a service shop like Midas or Pep Boys that gives free estimates and see what they say.
2006-08-10 01:17:45 · answer #4 · answered by sarge927 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the same side continues to wear out before the other.... then the caliper is probably bad. It is going out under pressure and then not fully releasing. Dusty conditions can cause premature wear on brakes, bearings, bushings, ball joints, and any other moving parts due to added friction caused by the grit. In your case I say have someone change the caliper on the side that keeps going out first.
2006-08-10 09:17:16 · answer #5 · answered by turbietech 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Believe your Father this time anyway. Dust and dirt get between the brake pads and rotors and work as an abrasive, thus wearing them out. I am surprised they only replaced one side of you cars brakes. Good Luck with you brakes and your Father.
2006-08-10 01:16:48 · answer #6 · answered by rookiewriter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that has as much to do with it as you dad would have you to believe, but I am sure that the dirt road doesn't help them especially if you drive faster one the roads than you should, and if you live more than about a mile down them.
2006-08-10 01:19:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I proceed to exist a airborne dirt and airborne dirt and mud highway, yet that's so stupid, that is in basic terms ridiculous no longer having it paved now, I asked city to have it achieved ASAP and am so happy have been having the line blacktopped this month, approximately time, ask your self what took so long ?Blacktop is plenty nicer and smoother-a real exhilaration-common breezy and svelte. i'm so happy I asked to blacktop the line now YA !! (i surely prefer it paved-it is going to likely be so particularly achieved)
2016-11-04 06:33:13 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think dirt helps your brakes. However it shouldnt effect them too much faster than living on a paved road. It will effect your engines air filter LONG before your brakes!
2006-08-10 01:14:04 · answer #9 · answered by Gregg H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know you'll have to change the air filter more often.
How fast do you drive on the road? We travel, and live on, a gravel road, and we haven't had any brake or rotor problems.
2006-08-10 01:21:17 · answer #10 · answered by cowgirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋