SPONSORED LINKS

1997 Chevy Cavalier Rubbing noise

Tiny
BAPSMK
  • MEMBER
  • 1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
Brakes problem
1997 Chevy Cavalier 4 cyl Automatic 370456 miles

Just recently, I made a trip back to college from home and had just had my brakes checked. I got back to the school and as I was slowing down and hitting the brakess, I could just hear a rubbing noise coming from the what sounded like the front of the car. The brakes still feel the same even with the noise, what could it be?
SPONSORED LINKS
Sunday, October 18th, 2009 AT 9:48 PM

3 Replies

Tiny
MMPRINCE4000
  • MECHANIC
  • 8,548 POSTS
You may have a caliper not fully releasing and rubbing against rotor.

It would be best to get brakes checked again, if rubbing continues, it could cause pads to wear and rotor to warp.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, October 19th, 2009 AT 9:22 AM
Tiny
BAPSMK
  • MEMBER
  • 1 POST
Would it be safe to drive home, until I can get it to a shop at home?
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, October 19th, 2009 AT 1:37 PM
Tiny
MMPRINCE4000
  • MECHANIC
  • 8,548 POSTS
From your description, it sounds OK.

If it started smoking or you lose braking power, that would be time to stop.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 AT 9:28 AM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Brake Rubbing Content

VIEW MORE

Sponsored links