1993 Dodge Dynasty Brake Grinding

DODGE DYNASTY
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MRMIKE
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I own a 93 Dodge Dynasty. I replaced the front brakes back in march 06, because they were grinding. The passenger side was metal-to-metal, while the drivers side seemed Fine still. My friend said that my caliper on the pass side was obviously no good since it was locked'froze...whatever u call it. Now its doing the same thing! Its a brand new caliper and brakes and its grinding already! Grinding again! And...When I back out of my driveway to leave, it seems ok to move, but if I go into reverse AFTER driving it, it does not want to move. It shakes and grinds, and vibrates...as if the brake are applied.

I am lost :oops:
Aug 16, 2006 at 10:02 AM
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SYNCRAIT
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Im assuming that it is happening on the same side again. It is normally a good practice when replacing brake calipers to replace both of them. Check for worn or loose suspension components and check brake rotors to see that they are not machined undersized. Check to see that the slides on the calipers are working free and not binding. Good luck :)
Aug 17, 2006 at 1:52 AM

Suggested Repair

Replace both front calipers together rather than only one. Confirm the caliper slides move freely and are not binding, check that the rotors were not machined undersized, and inspect the suspension for worn or loose components.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1993 Dodge Dynasty replaced the front brakes and a seized passenger-side caliper after metal-to-metal wear, but grinding returned. After driving, the car resists moving in reverse and shakes, grinds, and vibrates as if the brakes are applied. The expert recommends replacing both calipers, checking that the slides are free, verifying the rotors are not undersized, and inspecting the suspension.

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