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omar
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Apr 12, 2011, 11:56 AM
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noise from brakes
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Kia Spectra 2002.
110,000.
I have been having brake problems for a while. Theres a sqealing/stuttering noise when I press the brakes. I last got the brake pads replaced 2.5 years ago. I have also had this problem where the brake light comes on kind of frequently [every 2 months] and I need to regularly put in more brake fluid [once every 2 months].
Now I have had 2 evaluations:
First mechanic: told me that basically everything from front pads/callipers/rotors to rear drum/shoes need to be replaced with an estimate of around 550.
Second mechanic: told me that just the front pads and rear shoes need replacement, not rotors or drums. But also, he said that the proportioning valve needs replacement because it wasnt "distributing the brake fluid evenly". The total cost he said was 450.
I am a bit confused. Why did one tell me about the proportioning valve replacement and the other did not? Should it cost that much for just the valve + pads/shoes?
Any thoughts?
Thanks!
(This post was edited by omar on Apr 12, 2011, 12:01 PM)
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Tom Greenleaf
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Apr 12, 2011, 5:53 PM
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Re: 02 Kia Spectra 110k Noise from brakes
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Some questions and comments:
*What was done 2.5 years ago and how many miles ago was that?
*Cheap parts can wear fast displacing fluid but that's fast to set off a light.
* Noise? Cheap pads and shoes and not servicing or replacing rotors and drums is a no go. Check yourself - many are not that expensice and I don't approve of machining rotors and drums as they are thin enough when new.
* It shouldn't be consuming fluid! If leaks aren't found then gotta look harder. Can be sneaky and get sucked in thru a vacuum booster but usually shows signs if so.
* Second mechanic just want to do pads, shoes and a proportioning valve? I don't know how this tech determined proportioning valve was bad but if just slapping on pads and shoes that's shade tree work - not professional.
Prices of parts varies and there is a wide range of qualities. The noise could be fluid in the wrong places, worn out parts, broken parts.
This needs a full inspection - perhaps by a mechanics #3 and so far I haven't seen the reason for fluid loss. Not good,
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wllmford7
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May 2, 2011, 9:06 PM
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Re: noise from brakes
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Some brake noise is normal and unavoidable. I had a squeak noise when i press the brakes. had replaced the brake pads but still the same problem. Please provide me solution to this problem
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(This post was edited by Double J on May 2, 2011, 9:16 PM)
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speed
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May 2, 2011, 9:33 PM
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Re: noise from brakes
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i know this is unlikely yhe cause of your squeling/squeking but i am working on a 1972 karmen ghia at my school for project car. it came in with squeaky like yours right. well we found teh calipers and pads were toast and that the rotors had also glazed over. you may try using emery cloth or sand paper and rubbing them a bit. we have yet to test the brakes but its just a trick my teacher new for glazed rotors. just a tip but like tom said find the leak. and get a third opinion.
GM ASEP 26 SCC Milford ASE certified in Brakes and Electrical on Thursday April 5th 2012
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Mr.scotty
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May 2, 2011, 9:53 PM
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No..way.
I love old Air cooled Vw's.
Do you have any pics of it?
Maybe you can post it in the classic car section.
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speed
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May 5, 2011, 2:20 AM
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Re: noise from brakes
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when i get the new phone ill take some and post some.
any developments on this car yet?
GM ASEP 26 SCC Milford ASE certified in Brakes and Electrical on Thursday April 5th 2012
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Mr.scotty
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May 5, 2011, 8:36 AM
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Cool.
And no, Nobody has posted anything else about this car.
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