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#150970 - 09/21/10 11:43 PM 08 grand prix GXP brake issues?
LaLaBug Offline
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Registered: 09/21/10
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Loc: Louisiana
Bought an '08 GXP last October, used with 20K miles(Carfax said one owner, NOT a rental car haha!) Haven't even had car a year and seem to be having serious brake issues. Very slight tremble when beginning to brake, when at complete stop and then beginning to accelerate-there is a "knock" or "clap" sound, hard to describe but almost feels like brake or something else is stuck and is unsticking itself confused confused confused , loud squeaks, squeals at stopping - any speed... have googled a little bit but seem to be many different answers, from changing GM parts to aftermarket, to trying ceramic brake pads, driver wear & tear, caliper torque wrong, etc.
Took car to tire place back when noise started. Manager is very good friend of mine and pretty sure he wouldn't try anything shady. Manager said pads were still fair, would be a waste to change them at that point. Said noise was most likely b/c car needs to use ceramic pads due to the performance brakes(drilled and slotted, as I'm sure y'all know), and car does not currently have ceramic pads installed. Rotors were OK but would be affected as cheap pads started to wear down more. Also quoted a price on ceramic pads, can't remember exact amount but were def pricey compared to replacing pads on previous cars...
So my question is - any of y'all familiar with this issue? Do you suggest forking over for the ceramic pads or will that fix the problem? Should I try aftermarket pads(rotors if needed) or take car to dealership for GM parts? I have recently replaced both front tires, possibly need an alignment(maybe that's the slight shaking)...
Please forgive me if this has been posted previously somewhere else! I'm a newbie. smile Always loved this car - love the FWD and although I don't drive it hard 24/7 it can definitely handle when I am in the mood to scoot around! Hubby drives '08 Impala SS(cousin to the GXP, as I call it wink ), and he likes my car better than his! lol
Thanks in advance for help!!!
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08 grand prix GXP brake issues? LaLaBug 09/21/10 11:43 PM
Re: 08 grand prix GXP brake issues? 72chevman 01/19/11 12:45 AM
Re: 08 grand prix GXP brake issues? dudleyc05 01/28/11 04:18 AM