2003 Pontiac Aztek brakes in rear grinding

2003 PONTIAC AZTEK
128,000 MILES
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BWOEHLKE
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The left rear makes a pulsating grinding noise upon stopping, it seems the harder or faster I push the louder it becomes. Took it in for service and the noise came back the same day. I called a parts dealer and he suggested I change the shoes ( I did not yet) the shoes seem to have a good bit of pad left on them. Today I'm going to see if I can just clean the internal parts. Is this a good start? I have had new drums turned and put on with no success with that. I've spent about 100 dollars trying to fix this problem ,if the cleaning doesn't help I may just purchase all new shoes and internal parts is this also a good idea. I could not track down any specific 2003 Aztec rear brake problems that resemble what I am experiencing. Thanks and hope to hear for you.
Oct 23, 2013 at 3:40 AM
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HMAC300
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replace the brake shoes and have the drums turned. they are probably out of round causing the noise. if it still does it you'll have to find a place that arcs shoes unless you have a bad wheel bearing there.
Oct 23, 2013 at 7:07 AM