Problem with my 2005 Chevy Malibu
v6
GM tech = jk
question = Hello,
We are trying to change the rear brake pads on a 2005 chevy malibu. We cannot
get the pressure plate to give at all.
v6
GM tech = jk
question = Hello,
We are trying to change the rear brake pads on a 2005 chevy malibu. We cannot
get the pressure plate to give at all.
JK:
I you are referring to the caliper piston, the piston needs to be turned and pushed in at
the same time.
This is done with a special caliper tool. You can usually purchase this or loan this from
one of the large national parts store chains.
If not, you can use a large pair of channel locks. Grab the edge of the piston being
careful not to rip the rubber dust boot. Turn the piston clockwise and push in at the same
time. Usually 3 revolutions will get it all the way in.
I you are referring to the caliper piston, the piston needs to be turned and pushed in at
the same time.
This is done with a special caliper tool. You can usually purchase this or loan this from
one of the large national parts store chains.
If not, you can use a large pair of channel locks. Grab the edge of the piston being
careful not to rip the rubber dust boot. Turn the piston clockwise and push in at the same
time. Usually 3 revolutions will get it all the way in.
1999 Chevy Malibu 4 dr 2.4 liter
Question: I'm having problems when i brake and only when i brake When i press the brake my brakes start
knocking. Sounds like the front of car.i changed my rotors about 3 weeks ago and yesterday it started doing
this knocking,IT ONLY HAPPENS WHEN PRESSING ON BRAKES. The car stops like normal,just with a knock.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.
Question: I'm having problems when i brake and only when i brake When i press the brake my brakes start
knocking. Sounds like the front of car.i changed my rotors about 3 weeks ago and yesterday it started doing
this knocking,IT ONLY HAPPENS WHEN PRESSING ON BRAKES. The car stops like normal,just with a knock.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.
Answer: A couple different things might be causing your noise. There may have
been a caliper bolt or caliper bracket bolt that has come loose or broken off.
This would allow the caliper and/or bracket to move around on the rotor during
braking and would cause a knocking noise. Also, the brake pads are meant to
be installed in a particular way, and if they were put in the wrong place
accidentally, that would lead to uneven wear and the pad could be making
noise. If you want to check that, you need to make sure the inboard pad on
each side has the bigger tab in the center. Your best bet is to remove the
wheels and see what is loose or broken. If the caliper bracket has been banging
around, you'll see scrapes and marks on the inside of the wheel.
been a caliper bolt or caliper bracket bolt that has come loose or broken off.
This would allow the caliper and/or bracket to move around on the rotor during
braking and would cause a knocking noise. Also, the brake pads are meant to
be installed in a particular way, and if they were put in the wrong place
accidentally, that would lead to uneven wear and the pad could be making
noise. If you want to check that, you need to make sure the inboard pad on
each side has the bigger tab in the center. Your best bet is to remove the
wheels and see what is loose or broken. If the caliper bracket has been banging
around, you'll see scrapes and marks on the inside of the wheel.
