When applying brake I have a grinding sound and my brake pulsates and gets soft a little bit?

BRANDONBLAIR

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2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE
131,000 MILES

I have a grinding sound when I apply the brake. I changed the pads and the calipers and still does this I cant seem to figure out what it is exactly?

Monday, August 27th, 2012 AT 4:20 AM

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CJ MEDEVAC

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MAYBE YOUR ROTORS ARE WARPED/ GROOVED, NEED TURNING OR REPLACING

IS IT ALL RE-ASSEMBLED CORRECTLY?

INVESTIGATE POSSIBLE WORN OUT WHEEL BEARING

WHAT ABOUT THE OTHER BRAKES. DID YOU DO BOTH ENDS?

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Monday, August 27th, 2012 AT 4:25 AM

BRANDONBLAIR

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I have inspected the brakes. I will replace the rotors and try that out they didn't seem to be in bad shape though. How would I inspect the wheel bearing and tell if it's going bad or not?

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Monday, August 27th, 2012 AT 4:37 AM

CJ MEDEVAC

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THIS MAY BE THE BEST WAY TO 'SPLAIN!

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Monday, August 27th, 2012 AT 4:59 AM