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#41 of 60 any one by dustin560 Oct 27, 2007 (10:49 am)
is any one going to halp?!?!?!? Replies to this message: burdawg (Oct 27, 2007 6:24 pm)
#42 of 60 Re: any one [dustin560] by burdawg Oct 27, 2007 (6:24 pm)
Replying to: dustin560 (Oct 27, 2007 10:49 am) There's no difference in brake linings based on engine. As for your other question, I believe your asking if connecting a subwoofer in parallel to the back speakers will cause any problems. Yes, the overall impedence will be lower to the rear channel overall and it will damage the amplifier if not done right.
#43 of 60 Re: Rotors by eliz4 Jan 11, 2008 (2:05 pm)
After reading the rotor posts, I'm sure I have the same problem. My '02 GA has intermitten shaking while on the highway and will shake when I brake from 55mph to a stop.   What is the typical cost of rotor replacement ( ball park) and would it cost less if I could pick the rotors up myself and if so, what would I need to know about buying them?   Thanks much! Replies to this message: burdawg (Jan 11, 2008 8:52 pm) eliz4 (Jan 15, 2008 3:33 am) burdawg (Jan 15, 2008 6:56 am) and 1 more... sorin1 (Jul 31, 2008 7:19 pm)
#44 of 60 Re: Rotors [eliz4] by burdawg Jan 11, 2008 (8:52 pm)
Replying to: eliz4 (Jan 11, 2008 2:05 pm) In my experience, a good set of rotors will run about $80 - $90, and brake linings about $45 or so (for good quality). If you replace the rotors replace the pads also. Replies to this message: eliz4 (Jan 15, 2008 3:33 am) burdawg (Jan 15, 2008 6:56 am) eliz4 (Jan 24, 2008 4:26 am) sorin1 (Jul 31, 2008 7:19 pm)
#45 of 60 Re: Rotors [burdawg] by eliz4 Jan 15, 2008 (3:33 am)
Replying to: burdawg (Jan 11, 2008 8:52 pm) Thanks bd......   That's what's happening, I brought her in and they are doing both rotors ( both warped) and pads. Incedently, my calipers had to be done as well a few years ago. I'm also replacing all my tires.   From these posts, I see these are very common problems w/ GA's. Anything else I need to know before I invest more $$$?   Thanks a mil! Replies to this message: burdawg (Jan 15, 2008 6:56 am) eliz4 (Jan 24, 2008 4:26 am)
#46 of 60 Re: Rotors [eliz4] by burdawg Jan 15, 2008 (6:56 am)
Replying to: eliz4 (Jan 15, 2008 3:33 am) Don't use the cheap $20 rotors that some supply houses sell - they are all from China or South America where there's known deficiencies in the casting process. A good set costs more but will last longer and has much less tendency to warp. If you drive in a lot of traffic then slow down and keep off the brakes as much as possible. N-body cars (Grand Am, Alero, etc) are hard on front brakes to start with. GM didn't help by buying cheap rotors to start with, but that's water under the bridge now. Replies to this message: eliz4 (Jan 24, 2008 4:26 am)
#47 of 60 2002 Grand AM start-up brake failure by 2brooke7 Jan 22, 2008 (2:26 pm)
I have 2002 Pontiac Grand Am, 102K miles. Starting in mid-December the brakes would not work when the car was first started. You had to pump them a few times to get them to work after the car sat for a long time (roughly 3 hrs). Took it in and had the brake fluids flushed and brake pads checked out. It has lifetime brake pads and those are fine but Dealer cannot find anything wrong with it. Any ideas? Replies to this message: theodorm (Mar 03, 2008 9:47 am)
#49 of 60 Re: Rotors [burdawg] by eliz4 Jan 24, 2008 (4:26 am)
Replying to: burdawg (Jan 15, 2008 6:56 am) Finally got my car done last week. Rotors, brakes, new tires, etc...Over 500$! But THAT is not the half of it.....   I picked up the car to see the front bumper damaged. I was so upset and bottom line, the owner said I did it and it was all my fault. I was so livid and finally gave him his check. I contacted an attorney and he said my word against his. I reported the garage to the BBB and they are unable to help, they said out of their jurisdiction. So, now this rotor problem has turned into a body problem...Geeeesh ( btw- they didn't have any insurance, only for the garage not the property, I guess this is legal)....   Lesson learned....your family mechanic might be more expenny, but in the long run they know how to take care of your auto after repair.....
#50 of 60 Re: 2002 Grand AM start-up brake failure [2brooke7] by theodorm Mar 03, 2008 (9:47 am)
Replying to: 2brooke7 (Jan 22, 2008 2:26 pm) I have been having the exact same problem this year! I have a 2000 Grand AM with about 62K miles. Can someone please point us in the right direction? I don't want to take it into the shope without having a good idea what the cause is. I read a couple of articles that seemed to point to the "accumulator" but I am no expert. Also, I have not received any indication via idiot lite or other sensor from my car that something is wrong. However it seems that the colder the weather, the more pumps required at start-up; like 10+ on a typical winter day. Some please advise!

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