1999 Dodge Dakota Front Growl After Brakes

1999 DODGE DAKOTA

MARK2SILVA

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Hi, I have a 99 Dodge Dakota 4x4 V6. I replaced the front pads and rotors. Now after the truck is driven for a few miles and warms up the front end makes a growling/grinding noise. When I press the brake it goes away. However when I take my foot off the brake to take off it is at its worst. I can then drive a few hundred feet and it will fade away untill I press the brakes again, and then accelerate. The noise goes away whenever I press the brake even if I press it ever so slightly. Thanks any insite will be greatly appreciated.

Sep 20, 2006 at 4:47 AM

SQM

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Hello,

It sounds like the brake pads might be grinding against the rotors. This could be due to a sticking caliper, which is not releasing the pads all the way or a loose pad that is rubbing against the rotor.

You will have to do an inspection of the brake to see what might be going on.
If the caliper is sticking you will have a noticeable temperature difference between the sticking and non-sticking side after driving the vehicle for a while.
The temperature can be checked with an infrared thermometer.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-infrared-temperature-meter

A brake caliper can stick due to a faulty piston of the caliper or due to a collapsed brake hose that is not allowing brake fluid to retreat when brake pedal is released.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/brake-caliper-replacement

Please let me know your findings.
Thank you.

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Inspect the front brakes for a loose pad rubbing the rotor or a sticking caliper that does not fully release. After a drive, compare side-to-side temperatures with an infrared thermometer. A sticking caliper may be caused by a faulty piston or a collapsed brake hose that prevents fluid from returning when the pedal is released.

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A 1999 Dodge Dakota 4x4 developed a front growling or grinding noise after the front pads and rotors were replaced. The noise appears after a few miles of driving, is worst when releasing the brake to accelerate, fades after a short distance, and stops whenever the brake is pressed even lightly. The expert advised inspecting for pads grinding on the rotors from a loose pad or a sticking caliper, checking for a temperature difference between sides, and considering a faulty caliper piston or collapsed brake hose.

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