2004 Pontiac Grand Am Front Brake Creak

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I have a [b:7bb0a311af]2004 Pontiac Grand Am[/b:7bb0a311af] V6 with 78000 Km. For about the last 3 weeks now, I've noticed a "creeking" sound coming from my front driver's side brake after I apply the brakes. My brakes seem to be working fine, and there is no warning light on. I had it checked and the mechanic lubed the calipers (from what I understand anyway), which didn't help much. Rotors and pads are good. He said that it is a common problem for my car. It is just very annoying! Could something else be wrong? What can I do about it?

Jun 28, 2006 at 6:44 PM

LSUSSEL

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This could be an easy one...Sometimes rust or dirt on the rotors or pads might cause that type of noise. Take your car to a car wash or try yourself to clean any rust or dirt off your rotors. let me know if that doesnt help.

Jul 1, 2006 at 10:18 AM

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Clean rust or dirt from the front rotors and pads, such as at a car wash, and recheck the creak.

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A 2004 Pontiac Grand Am with about 78,000 km creaks from the front driver's brake after the brakes are applied. Braking still works and no warning light is on. A mechanic lubricated the calipers without much improvement and said the rotors and pads were good and the noise was common. The expert suggested rust or dirt on the rotors or pads and recommended cleaning them, then following up if the noise remains.

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