I brake it makes an awful scraping like sound?

2007 CHEVROLET AVEO
125,900 MILES
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T4UA
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Okay so I let a chain auto service do about $900 worth of work on my air conditioning system including: new drier/accum, expansion valve, a/c charge, and air compressor, after all of this the air works, however whenever I brake it makes an awful scraping like sound. I think it my brakes?
Jul 4, 2012 at 1:25 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

It sounds like the pads are worn out and need to be replaced.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads-and-rotors-fwd

I attached the procedure for you to view.

Roy

Front Disc Brake Pads Replacement

Removal Procedure


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Notice: Refer to Brake Caliper Notice.

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. To maintain wheel balance, mark the relative positions of the wheel and the hub, and remove the front wheel.

Important: It is not necessary to remove the caliper to service the brake shoes.

3. Remove the lower bolt of the caliper assembly retaining frame.


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4. Pull the caliper piston housing up.

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution.

5. Remove the brake pads.

Installation Procedure


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1. Measure the minimum lining thickness.
2. Install the brake pads into the caliper.
3. Push the piston inward, if necessary.


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Important: Take care not to damage the piston seal when the piston housing is pulled down.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

4. Pull down the caliper piston housing and secure it to the retaining frame with the lower bolt.

Tighten the retaining frame-to-caliper housing bolts to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

5. Align the marks that were made before the wheel removal and install the front wheels.
6. Lower the vehicle.
Feb 10, 2021 at 1:46 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Replacing front brakes isn't too hard. First, here is a link that in general shows how it's done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads-and-rotors-fwd

Here are the directions specific to your vehicle. The attached pics correlate with the directions.

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2007 Chevrolet Aveo L4-1.6L
Front Disc Brake Pads Replacement
Vehicle Brakes and Traction Control Disc Brake System Brake Pad Service and Repair Removal and Replacement Front Disc Brake Pads Replacement
FRONT DISC BRAKE PADS REPLACEMENT
Front Disc Brake Pads Replacement

Removal Procedure


pic 1


Notice: Refer to Brake Caliper Notice.

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. To maintain wheel balance, mark the relative positions of the wheel and the hub, and remove the front wheel.

Important: It is not necessary to remove the caliper to service the brake shoes.

3. Remove the lower bolt of the caliper assembly retaining frame.


pic 2

4. Pull the caliper piston housing up.

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution.

5. Remove the brake pads.

Installation Procedure


pic 3

1. Measure the minimum lining thickness.
2. Install the brake pads into the caliper.
3. Push the piston inward, if necessary.


pic 4


Important: Take care not to damage the piston seal when the piston housing is pulled down.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

4. Pull down the caliper piston housing and secure it to the retaining frame with the lower bolt.

Tighten the retaining frame-to-caliper housing bolts to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

5. Align the marks that were made before the wheel removal and install the front wheels.
6. Lower the vehicle.

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Rotor Replacement

2007 Chevrolet Aveo L4-1.6L
Front Brake Rotor Replacement
Vehicle Brakes and Traction Control Disc Brake System Brake Rotor/Disc Service and Repair Removal and Replacement Front Brake Rotor Replacement
FRONT BRAKE ROTOR REPLACEMENT
Brake Rotor Replacement

Removal Procedure


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Notice: Refer to Brake Caliper Notice.

Important: To guarantee uniform braking on both sides, both rotors must have identical surfaces regarding smoothness and scoring depth. For this reason, always replace both rotors.

1. Remove the caliper assembly without disconnecting the brake hoses.
2. Remove the caliper bracket.
3. Remove the rotor-to-front wheel hub detent screw from the rotor and the front wheel hub.
4. Pull off the rotor.

Installation Procedure


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1. Inspect the rotor.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the rotor to the front wheel hub by tightening the detent screw.

Tighten the rotor-to-front wheel hub detent screw to 4 N.m (35 lb in).

3. Install the caliper bracket.

Tighten the caliper bracket mounting bolts to 95 N.m (70 lb ft).

4. Install the caliper assembly.

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I hope this helps. Let me know if you have other questions.

Take care and God Bless,

Joe
Feb 10, 2021 at 1:50 PM
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