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Old 01-16-2013, 09:44 AM
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Everything is tight. I just replaced the lowers a week ago (with a set of stockers I had laying around).
I can grab the uppers and move them a tad side to side..Havent had them off yet though.
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Originally Posted by Xj88

Would that make that loud of a crack? And it almost seems like its under my feet?
You could be right though..
Other things this POS does..
I hear a tick tick tick with each wheel revolution coming from teh drivers side ..stops when I brake..
Also pulls to the left if I get on the brakes hard enough.
Okay then you really need to inspect your pins. That tick tick could simply be the rotor touching the backing plate
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How do you fix squeaky *** brakes? Especially when they get hot
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Im sure ill be back posting more questions soon. I dont know anything about brakes.
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Originally Posted by 1988BlueBullet

It is the stock switch and stock 55W fog lights. It came stock with a relay so the power does not run thru the switch. Bulbs were replaced last summer.
Probably the switch. I just want to ask if switch failure is common. Darn switch costs $60 (with shipping - cost more to ship than the part is worth) from Rock Auto !!
Huh. Could've swore I read (at least on my 99) they ran live power thru the switch. Could be wrong... prolly am.

Anyways, id look at the JY for a switch.
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How do you fix squeaky *** brakes? Especially when they get hot
might be the type of pads you put on - some make more noise than others.
Also you may need to grease the back of the pads before you install them in the caliper.

or your brakes are shot
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How do you fix squeaky *** brakes? Especially when they get hot
Dont buy cheap *** junk pads. And dont pad slap
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Originally Posted by dukie564

might be the type of pads you put on - some make more noise than others.
Also you may need to grease the back of the pads before you install them in the caliper.

or your brakes are shot
They're still good. I think the pads are just ****. What's a good replacement? I want ceramic ones but any particular brand?
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They're still good. I think the pads are just ****. What's a good replacement? I want ceramic ones but any particular brand?
Napa ceramics. Then get your ****ing rotors turned before you toss the pads on. Grease every contact area between the pads and bracket and caliper. Also thoroughly clean and lube pins.
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heard good things about the Duralast Gold line also
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heard good things about the Duralast Gold line also
I had a set and they were still pretty noisy.
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Originally Posted by I Leak Oil

I had a set and they were still pretty noisy.
Loud exhaust will cover up any unwanted noise
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Originally Posted by I Leak Oil

Napa ceramics. Then get your ****ing rotors turned before you toss the pads on. Grease every contact area between the pads and bracket and caliper. Also thoroughly clean and lube pins.
I seen pins in reference to brakes at least twice in last page or so...

What part is that? Just never heard of "brake pins" lol
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Originally Posted by DieselD
I seen pins in reference to brakes at least twice in last page or so...

What part is that? Just never heard of "brake pins" lol
the bolts the caliper slides on
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Originally Posted by DieselD

I seen pins in reference to brakes at least twice in last page or so...

What part is that? Just never heard of "brake pins" lol
The caliper must move side to side. To make up for the pad wear.
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