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#34 of 44 rear disc brake calipers by bfeeder Feb 26, 2008 (6:48 pm)
2005 chevrolet malibu, rear disc brake calipers. How do i retract the calipers to install new pads ? Replies to this message: gonogo (Feb 27, 2008 10:19 am) loadfet17 (Aug 15, 2008 8:37 pm) shadow5599 (Aug 26, 2008 11:38 am)
#35 of 44 Re: rear disc brake calipers [bfeeder] by gonogo Feb 27, 2008 (10:19 am)
Replying to: bfeeder (Feb 26, 2008 6:48 pm) Here is a pix of the tool to retract. I have not done mine yet, it looks like you need to put pressure on the piston to retract. When I do it, I will make a tool. Some part stores loan or rent tools. http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f98/gonogo/1365685Picrearcaliperretracttool.jp- g
#36 of 44 rear drum brake shoe replacement by gcorrea May 29, 2008 (9:53 pm)
#37 of 44 rear drum brake shoe replacement by gcorrea May 29, 2008 (9:53 pm)
how do change the rear brake shoes on a 2005 chevy malibu 2.2? i mean i know how just need to know how to reuse the part the is riveted onto the oem brake shoe. if i remove the rivet how do i reattach it to the new brake shoe? is there a new part i need buy to replace it? its the part that holds the parking brake cable on to the brake shoe and holds the adjuster actuator. ive never seen this part riveted in place on other vehicles.
#38 of 44 2005 Malibu Brake Pedal Problems & Diagnostics by ionatios Aug 08, 2008 (7:20 am)
Good morning!   I've been having a little problem with my brake pedal that I can't quite understand yet. Sometimes when I turn my car on, I'll hear a grinding noise from the brake pedal. Other times, I may need to push the brake all the way in with force in order to shift out of park.   The other day, a man stopped me and asked if my emergency brake was in. I told him no, and he proceeded to tell me that I had travelled through about 6 redlights and my brake light never went out while he was behind me. If I gave my pedal another forceable push, things would go back to normal for a few seconds; then my brake light would come on by itself again.   Someone at a dealership told me months ago he thought my Brake Sensor Module (the $20 part that goes under the dash) was going bad. I just now had it replaced.   I got through a day, then the light came on by itself again. Curiousity caught me, so I parked the car and used my pedal adjustment button to move the pedals back and forth a little bit. Then, boom! It's been fine since.   Why do I have to move the pedals again every once in awhile? Is something going bad? Any thoughts are appreciated. Thanks! Replies to this message: ionatios (Aug 08, 2008 7:21 am) unicorndee67 (Sep 30, 2008 4:09 pm)
#39 of 44 Re: 2005 Malibu Brake Pedal Problems & Diagnostics [ionatios] by ionatios Aug 08, 2008 (7:21 am)
Replying to: ionatios (Aug 08, 2008 7:20 am) Oh, btw... 2005 Malibu LS (V6)
#40 of 44 Re: rear disc brake calipers [bfeeder] by loadfet17 Aug 15, 2008 (8:37 pm)
Replying to: bfeeder (Feb 26, 2008 6:48 pm) Any luck getting them to retract? Having the same problem! Replies to this message: shadow5599 (Aug 26, 2008 11:38 am)
#41 of 44 Re: rear disc brake calipers [loadfet17] by shadow5599 Aug 26, 2008 (11:38 am)
Replying to: loadfet17 (Aug 15, 2008 8:37 pm) I havent worked on the brakes but I do believe the pistons in the calipers not only move in and out but they also twist. That means in order to retract them to replace the pads you need a tool that twists them at the same time it squeezes them. I've noticed a few tools around that do just that.
#42 of 44 Warped front rotors by rvoth Aug 30, 2008 (9:06 am)
Has anyone replaced their front rotors on a 05 malibu, 60000km/35641 miles  I'm looking at after market rotors from Brembo they are crossdrilled with slots for better cooling. Mine has warped after a road trip to Seattle driving through the Steven's pass ,very steep grade and lots of hot braking which showed the poor quality of the rotors. Just looking for superior braking without warping rotors. Russ Replies to this message: pao (Oct 01, 2008 5:19 am)
#43 of 44 Re: 2005 Malibu Brake Pedal Problems & Diagnostics [ionatios] by unicorndee67 Sep 30, 2008 (4:09 pm)
Replying to: ionatios (Aug 08, 2008 7:20 am) I am having the same problem and it's driving me NUTS! Replaced the same part and still having the same problem, today they calibrated it because they said it had to be done but they didn't know it at the time. Once again, when I left with my car it is STILL doing it! Someone must know what's going on but WHO???

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