1997 Chevy S-10 BRAKE GRAB AND GRIND

1997 CHEVROLET S-10
60,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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STAN1462
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WHEN I AM BRAKING AT A LOW SPEED, AROUND 20 MPH, THE BRAKES WILL GRAB, KIND OF SPUTTER. THEY FEEL LIKE THEY MIGHT FAIL, BUT DON'T - I CAN PRESS HARDER ON THE PEDAL AND THEY SEEM TO TIGHTEN DOWN. THEY ALSO MAKE A HIGH PITCHED GRINDING SOUND, BUT THE PADS ARE NOT DAMAGED OR WORN. I'VE HAD A COUPLE OF MECHANICS CHECK, WITH NO LUCK.

ANY GUESSES.

STAN SCROGGINS
May 16, 2009 at 3:22 PM
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MERLIN2021
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Is the pedal low? hard? soft? Any lights on?
May 17, 2009 at 7:12 AM
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HEMPCAVER
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My truck is doing about the same thing... how ever did you fix it???!???!???
Jun 9, 2009 at 11:28 AM
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MERLIN2021
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https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/62217_s10_Brakes_1.jpg

This is a Tech bulliten on caliper and or steering knuckle wear, and measurements. Check yours to see if it's in spec.
Jun 9, 2009 at 2:34 PM