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07-14-2003, 09:54 PM
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2001 Acura 3.2 CL Type S, 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Daytona 500 Pac Car (currently for sale)
Brakes
Has anyone experienced squealing from their brakes? It seems that when I am approaching to brake lightly, then tend to squeal. Dealer claims its normal. I'm not hard on my brakes at all.
Any advice?
Any advice?
07-18-2003, 06:26 PM
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hey jimdy,
Thanks for the advice. I had my brake pads replaced today. I hope this cures the problem.
Thanks Again!!!!
Thanks for the advice. I had my brake pads replaced today. I hope this cures the problem.
Thanks Again!!!!
07-22-2003, 12:58 AM
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Go Figure, I just flipped 6000mi and my brakes are sounding the same way. Is the answer new pads from the dealer?? Does this fall under the Front Brake TSB??
07-22-2003, 09:40 PM
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The dealer replaced the front brake pads, reluctantly, I must add. The original pads were still like new, but as a 1 time goodwill gesture, they replaced them.
So far, everything seems to be fine with the new ones.
The dealer replaced the front brake pads, reluctantly, I must add. The original pads were still like new, but as a 1 time goodwill gesture, they replaced them.
So far, everything seems to be fine with the new ones.
07-22-2003, 11:34 PM
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i think this problem is very common
all my friends have this problem
the brake is very noisy especially when you try to release it slowly from a stop
my brake used to squeal a lot when i first got it
its better now at 4400 miles
all my friends have this problem
the brake is very noisy especially when you try to release it slowly from a stop
my brake used to squeal a lot when i first got it
its better now at 4400 miles
07-23-2003, 12:08 AM
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Warranty
Is it true that brakes and associated parts are not covered under the warranty? That's what a BMW salesperson told me when trying to convince me that his cars are better in everyway, including the warranty.
I asked my MB sales guy and he confirmed it. Guess your dealership is showing a 1st time good faith in replacing them for free.
I asked my MB sales guy and he confirmed it. Guess your dealership is showing a 1st time good faith in replacing them for free.
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07-23-2003, 12:23 AM
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Brakes
Brake rotors and pads are not covered by warranties. Everbody brakes differently, but that does answer new pads at 5-6K. On the TSB for W209's there is a mention of Brake pads and Rotor Design, has anybody confronted techs on what they do to fix the problem? I am in the process of negotiating clk55 brakes and rotors for the clk500. Has anybody attempted this one?
07-24-2003, 08:24 PM
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Had all rotors and brake pads replaced at about 2000 miles by dealer for warped rotors...rotors and pads are covered under warranty for defects etc. 
