Should I be hearing anything while they are going through their "breakin" period? Some brand new breaks will rub at first.
2007-07-21 13:18:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ GMC
I own a shop, and a reputable shop will burn in the brakes when they road test it after doing the repair. NO NOISE is what you should be hearing. A mechanic (that knows what they are doing) knows to take the vehicle out, and do some hard stops with it to burn them in properly. There is a break-in procedure for new brakes, if it is followed properly, and the work was done properly, there shouldn't be any noise. You didn't state if the rotors were turned or not, so if they weren't you can expect noise, but it should go away soon afterwards. A break-in period shouldn't be over 15-20 stops on resurfaced rotors. You could have other problems going on such as a bad hose, or a sticking caliper to cause this. A rubbing noise after the brakes have been done may indicate the rotor wasn't turned true, and may need turning again before it will go away.
Glad to help out, Good Luck!!!
2007-07-23 01:11:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, definitely not. There should be no noise coming from the brakes whether you are braking or accelerating. There is no break in period as as soon as the brakes are relined the mechanic should have RT the car and tried the brakes several times. That would have taken care of that. Noises mean problems, take it back.
2007-07-23 07:07:14 · answer #2 · answered by Deano 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, Pontiacs are the WORST with brakes.... I had a Grand Prix GTP, and I replaced the brakes at the least every six monthes. During the "break in" period, I usually heard a small kind of squeak... I've always been told thats merely the top layer of "protectant" of the brake pad being worn off and that it was ok
2007-07-21 13:22:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I used to put aftermarket pads on my cars, but got sick and tired of the grinding noise. Since then I've always used the OEM pads from the dealer.
2007-07-21 13:22:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
possible but break in for pads is about 5 to 10 stops. if it lasted for severaldays i would have it rechecked. probabaly somthing is rubbing.
2007-07-21 19:44:29 · answer #5 · answered by tott1 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
check to see if backing plate is rubbing on new rotors i seen it happen a million times
2007-07-21 17:02:43 · answer #6 · answered by jpattonfamily 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well yeah you should but whenever you change them again rub the pads together and break them in that way.
2007-07-21 13:59:45 · answer #7 · answered by Jason B 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its spelled BRAKES, and some noise is normal.
2007-07-22 02:17:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋