2003 Pontiac Grand Am "crunch/grinding noise"

2003 PONTIAC GRAND AM
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DEEKUTZ
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Brakes problem
2003 Pontiac Grand Am 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic
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I purchased my car a year ago, in 2007. When I first test drove the vehicle I noticed a crunching/grinding noise when I applied the brakes. I addressed this w/ the dealer they said they would check it out. before I purchased it they informed me they were new brakes and everything was fine, just a little noise from not being driven and moister. Since then the noise continued but only if it had rained or was really hummid outside. Now the noise seems a little louder and I hear it ALL THE TIME when I apply the brakes. What is it? The brakes seem to work fine, I don't have to slam my foot on the floor for them to work.
Jul 2, 2008 at 1:30 PM
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DONALD9251
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I had a similar grinding noise on my 2004 Pontiac Grand Am while braking. The noise was caused by rusty rotors; the noise disappeared when I replaced the brake pads and rotors with high-quality pads and rotors. Bought the pads and rotors from Checker Auto Parts for $170 and installed them myself. Make sure you put in high-quality pads and rotors because cheap pads and rotors wear-out fast, make grinding noise and have long stopping distances. You spend more money initially, but save in the long run.
Jul 2, 2008 at 10:53 PM