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#52 of 81 A Stupid Question by bubbaman999 Sep 22, 2007 (4:26 am)
All, Took my 07 Base Grand Prix to the dealer, a scraping sound in the rear when I lightly apply the brakes. They look at the brakes and said fronts and rears are fine (only 7500 miles). I later figured that it only happens when the car is cold. Also only with partial application of the brakes. Anybody got any ideas? When the car is warm and been drive no sound is made.   Thanks, Gary
#53 of 81 ABS comes on while braking by dsjr Nov 06, 2007 (3:01 pm)
I have a 2000 GP. On occasion when braking (it seems like it happens the most when turning)it feels like the anti-locks are kicking on. It does it while braking under normal conditions. Anybody know what the problem may be? Thanks. Replies to this message: skacase22 (Apr 21, 2008 8:54 pm) willsontg (Apr 22, 2008 3:02 am)
#54 of 81 2004 grand prix brake pads wearing and running hot by redplanet1 Dec 09, 2007 (10:46 am)
I've had to replace pads and resurface rotors 3 times in 1-1/2 years due to excessive wear and vibration in the steering when braking. The ABS lights have never come on. The first time Sears said it was due to a bad caliper. I replaced that along with pads, a rotor resurface and a system flush. Worked fine for about six months when the vibration started again. This time the dealer said the same caliper was bad and needed replacement. Ok, it did it again and all was well until about 90 days later when it started all over again. Pads down to zero with uneven wear, etc. I took it to a brake shop who said that it's probably the proportional valve in the ABS but , of course they sent me to the dealer. The dealer ran tests and said that no error codes come up. What's going on?   Second, the engine runs hot when on a climb and is variable, I've had it to the dealer who changed sensors, rodded the radiator, flushed the system, changed the thermostat and says there are no error codes and no co-mingling of fluids so not to worry! This just ain't right! I know that something is wrong. Any ideas?
#55 of 81 Re: GXP premature brake wear!! [gsmith13027] by blueknight1 Dec 31, 2007 (3:10 pm)
Replying to: gsmith13027 (Aug 10, 2006 6:49 am) I have just been informed by my dealership that I'll be needing front brakes next oil change. I have just turned 26,000 km or just over 16,000 miles. I was asked if I consider myself to be hard on brakes. My answer is no in that I've never experienced any abnormal brake wear in any of the other vehicles I've had. They told me to make sure I listen for any netal on metal sound before my next schedule oil change at the 30,000 k mark. My GXP is a 2006 model and another point was my dealership didn't stoke thes pads either. I'm wondering if this is a manufacturer's issue. Replies to this message: tremicklaw (Apr 26, 2008 1:06 pm) chats1 (Apr 30, 2008 9:46 am)
#56 of 81 Early Brake Wear by blueknight1 Dec 31, 2007 (3:24 pm)
I've just been informed by ny Dealer that I will need new front brakes next oil change. I've just turned 26000 km or just over 16,000 miles. I was asked if I consider myself hard on brakes and I have to say I've never had this problem with any other vehicle I've owned. It sounds like I'm not the only one with this problem. This is just another way of generating more money for non warranty issues!
#57 of 81 2006 pontiac grand prix gxp excessive brake wear (front) by buckybme Jan 05, 2008 (6:20 pm)
im a caterpillar mech, fairly experienced in older vehicles. my g/f has a 2006 gxp with w/ 22,000 miles and the front pads are gone with 1 metal/metal. to me this is quite excessive wear. she isnt as hard on them as i would be.  are there any fairly simple fixes to this this with aftermarket parts. i would expect a little better wear than this. there isnt any issues with the performance of the brakes just the excessive wear. doesnt sound like pontiac gives a shit about the issue.  any help would be appriciated, thank you.    buckybeaver   and the brake dust dust on the wheels is terrible, impossible to keep them clean.
#59 of 81 Re: abs light comes on [robmoyer] by caraudio Jan 30, 2008 (6:46 pm)
Replying to: robmoyer (Jan 20, 2006 11:03 am) I have one too.im a mechanic and i still couldnt figure it out. well i finally figured it out and it was the plug on the front passenger brake. on mine the wires broke from where the wheels turn so much.it broke right where it plugs in on the back of the rotor. i just soldered the wires back together. see if that waht it is.
#60 of 81 04 Grand Prix GT by willsontg Feb 22, 2008 (6:05 pm)
I have a Grand Prix 04 that has the ABS lite and Traction Control light on and also the brake light on the back drives side keeps going out. Please help!!   Tony
#61 of 81 Re: 2005 Pontiac GTP in Germany: I need help! [wobbly] by holeshot Apr 05, 2008 (1:09 am)
Replying to: wobbly (May 09, 2006 11:05 am) Hello I am also in germany Ramstein with a 2003 grand prix gt. I am having front end problems with the wheel hubs they will go around 80,000 miles. You can order parts from autozone with free shipping this helps us over here and also there is suppose to be a gm dealer in homburg or hamburg that is near here and you can get your car serviced or get warranty work done there.

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