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Re: 2003 CHRYSLER SEBRING LX BRAKE NOISE [dlk]
by rp98
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May 03, 2005 (8:03 pm)
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Replying to: dlk (Feb 05, 2005 4:12 pm)
I have a 98 conv. with the same brake noise as everybody seems to complain of. The noise comes from the rear brakes not the front. The problem comes from glazing over of the brake shoes. Have your rear brakes cleaned and sanded and the noise will go away. If it comes back, do the same or have the shoes replaced with good after market parts. The othe thing to consider are the wheel cylinders. If they start leaking (look for moisture on the cylinder itself) they will not retract all the way causing the shoes to stay in contact with the drum and glaze over faster. Hope this helps. It has worked for me.
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- #28 of 96
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Re: 2003 CHRYSLER SEBRING LX BRAKE NOISE [vish1]
by dlk
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Aug 22, 2005 (5:18 pm)
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Replying to: vish1 (Aug 30, 2003 5:07 pm)
Wondering if any of you that responded to #80 still have your Sebrings....and do they still make the same crunching, grinding noises in the front end when braking and turning? What was the remedy? Any other problems caused by the definitely present but nonrepairable problem (even though my dealer keeps telling me it's normal for the car). Tried the steering fluid replacement suggestion; did not work. Mine now has 33,700 miles and am debating whether to keep it or move on since the 3 yr./36000 is about up. Suggestions - other than if I keep it, get an extended warranty?
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- #29 of 96
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Re: 2003 CHRYSLER SEBRING LX BRAKE NOISE [dlk]
by oldengineer
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Aug 22, 2005 (7:34 pm)
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Replying to: dlk (Aug 22, 2005 5:18 pm)
My 05 Sebring started doing that about a month ago at 13K miles. The dealer discovered that my front shock towers are loose and need re-riveted. He got the new rivets in, but, so far, can't get the special tool needed from Chrysler to install them. Will post again if the dealer actually manages to fix the thing.
Regards:
Oldengineer
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- #30 of 96
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Re: 2003 CHRYSLER SEBRING LX BRAKE NOISE [oldengineer]
by dlk
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Sep 27, 2005 (9:01 am)
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Replying to: oldengineer (Aug 22, 2005 7:34 pm)
The dealer replaced the struts on both rt & lt front. New stabilizer links, control arms, extra lube..Didn't make a difference. 35000 miles...getting concerned because the 3 yr/36000 is close. Got a price from the dealer on extended warranty. They only recommend a Chrysler warranty because so many others have gone belly-up and they have been "stuck" (now they know how I feel). I could use the money they want for a warranty to put a downpayment on another car......
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- #31 of 96
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Re: 2003 CHRYSLER SEBRING LX BRAKE NOISE [dlk]
by antoniog01
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Nov 14, 2005 (10:43 pm)
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Replying to: dlk (Jul 27, 2004 5:50 pm)
Did you evet get a fix or answer to the problem. Have you replace the brake pads recently or when you last replaced them did you get the ones that have a procelan (hope I spelled that correctly) material? I replaced my wifes brakes and just a couple of months later they began to screech every time we applied the brakes. I tried using brake parts cleaner, reseating the brake pads and not until I was replacing the brakes on my Ford, that I over heard the guy at my local autoZone tell a customer who like me was going to buy the cheaper priced pads, "Any other pads will start to squeek after just a few weeks, if they are not the ones made with procelan".
this may help.
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- #32 of 96
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Re: 2003 CHRYSLER SEBRING LX BRAKE NOISE [antoniog01]
by dlk
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Nov 15, 2005 (10:14 am)
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Replying to: antoniog01 (Nov 14, 2005 10:43 pm)
The dealership service dept. assures me the brakes are fine and feels that the issue is suspension/steering related that only occurs when braking and turning. I now have 37,500 miles. Sound is no worse, and no better after many attempts on their part to repair. I have additional postings you can review.
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- #33 of 96
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2000 Sebring LXi ABS
by kimberleekaye
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Aug 16, 2004 (10:58 am)
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I have a 2000 Chrysler Sebring LXi w/ abs brakes.
I've spent about $500 at Brake Check getting my brakes replaced, cleaned, new hardware, etc. and it is STILL making this screeching (think fingernails on a chalkboard) and a rubbing/scraping noise. It is also making that metal on metal noise while driving (usually at 35 mph with the windows down) and screeches more when I apply the brakes. I was hoping after the hardware was replaced for both rears it would stop but nothing has changed (as B.C. suggested since one side was loose). I only have 40,700 miles and I'm the only owner and driver, bought the car in June 2000 with 87 miles on it.
Any suggestions if that noise is just going to exist or if something really is wrong with the car. I'm ready to pull my hair out about this.
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Re: 2000 Sebring LXi ABS [kimberleekaye]
by vdeleone
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Nov 15, 2005 (10:05 am)
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Replying to: kimberleekaye (Aug 16, 2004 10:58 am)
i also have a 2000 sebring and have a similar noise when i reach 50 mph but goes away when i slow down. it will go away but as i'm driving around 50 it comes back. i've look at all the brakes and see no scourching. the dealer says it's brake dust. this thing is also driving me crazy. when i take it to the dealer it doesn't do it. i notice it's mainly in the spring and fall.
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Very "Scary" stuff here....
by badkitty5961
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Aug 19, 2003 (11:06 am)
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Ok folks! So I have just read every post on my "Dream Car" that has ever been sent here and now i'm scared. My car is in the shop (Chrysler Imperial 93) and at best is getting "patched up" just long enough to get another car. I've had 3 Chrysler's since 1992 ( 2, 5th Aves and now an Imperial...all VERY DEPENDABLE and I was able to "drive them into the ground"!My first went to 210,000 miles! The second 180,000!) but my "Dream Car" is a 98-99 Cyann Pepper Red with a gold top and gold wheels JXI. If I find such a car I am willing to drive from New England (Boston area) to as far as SC to get it. "Am I CRAZY"? (probably) but in your best oppinion...Is the Sebring "worth" it? They say if you have a "good" experiance you will tell 3 friends (I work 3 jobs and one is in a restaurant). If you have a "bad" experiance...you will tell 10. Is this what is happening here? I'm not hearing very comforting things? By the number of comments about the front end noise...it appears that almost "everyone" has it but that the car is still driveable with little or "no" repairs (and no satisfaction)...just the annoyance of the noise. Rattling doors... seems to be the same. Brake replacement...hmmmmmmmm...most major brake shops have a life time warranty which should save me $$ there... right? Gas in the oil...I only noticed a few comments on that. Electrical problems with dash lights...I think everyone has had that at one point or another (even me, and it was usually a "one" time fix),just annoying.
So what do you think??? Is it a "money pit" or what??? Again... I'm working 3 jobs (and not because I "like" too!LOL). "Please" help me decide or "talk me out of it"! LOL
Sincerely,
A 42 year old "Spring Chicken" (LOL)
PS...all your comments have helped me so far, "greatly", as to what to look and ask for if I test drive! THANK YOU!!!
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You will love it
by ninamarie
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Apr 02, 2005 (10:30 am)
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Replying to: badkitty5961 (Aug 19, 2003 11:06 am)
Hey I too am a "spring chicken" at 41 and I love it... like any other car have it looked at, and expect some maintenance, but I love my convert. it makes me feel happy, calm, young and well like a "spring chicken"
Get the car.... 
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