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#92 of 101 Re: HHr BRAKES and ROTORS [judikilbane] by rstruthers Oct 14, 2009 (6:29 pm)
Replying to: judikilbane (Oct 14, 2009 5:24 pm) Judi, We have a driving route that takes us up and down a few hills and I have now gotten into the custom of using a lower gear going down long hills. This is after I replaced the brakes and rotors at 35,000 mi. Now I have a new clunking sound when I turn left then right quickly, ie: like they do at NASCA to warm up the tires. It sounds differently when the weather is warm, cold is worse (what's with that?) Wonder what is next. Roger Replies to this message: judikilbane (Oct 14, 2009 7:11 pm) rstruthers (Oct 15, 2009 5:59 am)
#93 of 101 Re: HHr BRAKES and ROTORS [rstruthers] by judikilbane Oct 14, 2009 (7:11 pm)
Replying to: rstruthers (Oct 14, 2009 6:29 pm) Hey Roger!! Did you go in for the brake deflector things? This is such baloney--the company line that they aren't aware. Somebody is going to get hurt!! This is basic safety equipment. We are so VERY sorry we bought this car. Ms. Anderson actually told me to save my repair receipts for the rotors and brakes!! So we bailed them out once and now if they finally decide there is a problem they will pay us back. So,in effect, they will have borrowed from us once again. It stinks! by the way...we always have downshifted appropriately. Is the clunking in the steering column ---or rotors? We have to have our steering column pulled and replaced --it makes a whiny noise when turned left. give the nice Ms. Anderson a call and let her know how you feel about the rotor issue(save your receipts!) Judi Replies to this message: rstruthers (Oct 15, 2009 5:59 am)
#94 of 101 Re: HHr BRAKES and ROTORS [judikilbane] by dmathews3 Oct 15, 2009 (2:59 am)
Replying to: judikilbane (Oct 14, 2009 5:24 pm) Ok, I just got to ask, how does buying a used HHR help GM? It sounds like maybe you are riding the brakes if you are getting them that hot. Use a lower gear and keep your foot off the brakes. I've had my HHR up and down Pikes Peak twice now and the ranger at the 1/2 way point commented both times how cool my brakes were when he tested that with the heat gauge. Why because I shifted down a gear and a few times 2 gears and used the brakes sparingly. Replies to this message: judikilbane (Oct 15, 2009 7:57 am) dmathews3 (Oct 15, 2009 8:24 am)
#95 of 101 Re: HHr BRAKES and ROTORS [judikilbane] by rstruthers Oct 15, 2009 (5:59 am)
Replying to: judikilbane (Oct 14, 2009 7:11 pm) No I did not install any additional part. We just use a lower gear when going down long hills. We've got everything fixed now. I do all my own work after getting shafted by the local GM dealer on repairs. A/C fan speed resistor failed, replacement is easy, buy part on internet for $35. Brakes and rotors replaced, be sure to turn the new rotors they are not true from the factory. Key fob remote failed due to circuit board connection, resolder with small iron. Shift lever and key lock fixed by GM under warrantee at 18 k mi. Still waiting to figure out the clunk in the chassis when turning.
#96 of 101 Re: HHr BRAKES and ROTORS [dmathews3] by judikilbane Oct 15, 2009 (7:57 am)
Replying to: dmathews3 (Oct 15, 2009 2:59 am) Hi! Thanks for the note. We understood all GM dealerships were trying to move cars. My husband is the primary driver of the HHR. Both of us appropriately downshift. Both of us have driven sticks for over --uh,let's see now....about 40 years+..... You must be just one of the lucky ones on this site!! Looking back through the postings...you are sooooo fortunate! All the best in the future ,too! Replies to this message: dmathews3 (Oct 15, 2009 8:24 am)
#97 of 101 Re: HHr BRAKES and ROTORS [judikilbane] by dmathews3 Oct 15, 2009 (8:24 am)
Replying to: judikilbane (Oct 15, 2009 7:57 am) Maybe whoever had it before you abused the brakes and you just happen to be in the wrong place at the right time. Now that you have new brakes maybe things will be different. It's hard to blame a company for something when you bought something used. There was a guy on one of the Caddy groups who was a small dealer and bought a CTS with only 100 miles left on the warranty and about 100+ miles after the warranty ran out and something happened he was bad mouthing GM for not building a quality product and not standing behind it when it failed although this was a GMAC lease return and the auction stated these vehicles came as is with no warranty. After while he finally got the point. The point is you never know how a used car was treated unless you personally knew the driver. Good luck down the road as I really like my HHR and prefer driving it to the wifes STS.
#98 of 101 2008 Chevy HHR LS 4Dr Wagon, Front End/Brake Problem by leef2009 Oct 30, 2009 (6:26 am)
Bought the HHR on Dec 4, 2008 with 21,067 miles. Shortly thereafter began noticing a brake problem and vibration. Called the dealer and was told nothing to be alarmed about. On Apr 30, 09, with 32,635 miles got so bad the dealer made good: "Inspected and found both front rotors warped. Replaced front Brake Pads and machined both front rotors per service bulletin." Suppl sheet on invoice states "Important: Please inform the customer that due to the aggressive nature of these new pads, additional brake dust and/or intermittent noise may be generated." Wife, as the principle driver. shortly thereafter experienced slight vibration of steering wheel periodically, and we both could hear a roar of sorts right front when turning sharply to the right . On Aug 19, 09, the dealer charged $24.41 (labor) for: "Has a roaring noise when turning to the right. Test drove and heard a slight roaring noise. Put up on lift and checked all steering and suspension parts. All tight. Could not find the source of noise." Getting worst. Read some of the reviews. Can anyone offer advice? leefieldscenturytel.net
#100 of 101 Never Ending by mmcclurg Nov 21, 2009 (11:20 am)
My 2007 HHR- auto has had 3 new sets of brake pads. rotors, the whole thing and it only has 50,000 miles on it. Our GM mechanic at our Chevy Dealer said that he works on several HHR's a WEEK and they are "known" to have brake problems. Love the car otherwise it's the best Chevrolet I have ever owned besides the brakes. Never had brake problems with the last five Chev.'s I've owned. Replies to this message: rstruthers (Nov 21, 2009 3:11 pm)
#101 of 101 Re: Never Ending [mmcclurg] by rstruthers Nov 21, 2009 (3:11 pm)
Replying to: mmcclurg (Nov 21, 2009 11:20 am) I think the problem is the supplier for brake pads, Chevy is not getting high quality parts. I bought high quality after market pads and rotors. I had to turn the new rotors, they were not true enough from the factory. I think this solves my problem. In addition we shift down to lower gear when decending long steep grades. We live in the mountians and have lots of hills. So far, so good.

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