apply the brake it hums loud and pulsates

2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
155,000 MILES • AUTOMATIC
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APRIL73
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When you apply the brake it hums loud and pulsates the pedal back against the pressure of your foot. I just bought it and already love it.
Jan 22, 2021 at 8:23 AM
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KASEKENNY
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You need to replace the brakes and rotors. The noise is most likely just them being worn out but the pushing back on your foot is due to the rotors being warped from getting too hot.

Here are some guides that will help with this:

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

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-bleed-or-flush-a-car-brake-system

I also attached the process below from the manual. Let us know if you have other questions. Thanks
Apr 12, 2021 at 11:01 AM
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APRIL73
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Thank you so much!!!!
Apr 12, 2021 at 11:01 AM
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KASEKENNY
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You are welcome. Thanks for using 2CarPros. Please come back next time.
Apr 12, 2021 at 11:01 AM
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