02-12-2007, 12:17 PM
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I used to have the same problem, the e brake didnt want to turn off, and the cruise didnt want to work. i checked the brake fuild and it was fine, the problem was, with my car, inside the brake fuild container there is a float with a little metal piece. well it turns out my float didnt float, all i had to do was to remove that float and i have never had a problem with it since. so check that out also.
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02-12-2007, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by SweetNLow
i was actually reading about the warped rotors the other day....... its more of a oem pad issue than the rotors
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That is most definitely the case. With the OEM pads, under certain occasions you can get a build-up of pad material stuck on the rotor in areas, and that is what the pulsation is. I noticed this a few times on my Alero, a good firm stop got rid of it every time. I haven't had it since with my upgraded brakes though. Rotors RARELY warp.
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02-12-2007, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by ziaplayboy
I used to have the same problem, the e brake didnt want to turn off, and the cruise didnt want to work. i checked the brake fuild and it was fine, the problem was, with my car, inside the brake fuild container there is a float with a little metal piece. well it turns out my float didnt float, all i had to do was to remove that float and i have never had a problem with it since. so check that out also.
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BINGO! thanks man,float was stuck,I got it unstuck and every things good now Ill keep an eye on it to see if it keeps it sticking. |
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02-12-2007, 10:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cliff8928
That is most definitely the case. With the OEM pads, under certain occasions you can get a build-up of pad material stuck on the rotor in areas, and that is what the pulsation is. I noticed this a few times on my Alero, a good firm stop got rid of it every time. I haven't had it since with my upgraded brakes though. Rotors RARELY warp.
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Good to know,as soon as the 5 inches of snow melts Ill give it a shot.Do you think a good set of ceramic pads would help? |
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02-12-2007, 10:34 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cliff8928
That is most definitely the case. With the OEM pads, under certain occasions you can get a build-up of pad material stuck on the rotor in areas, and that is what the pulsation is. I noticed this a few times on my Alero, a good firm stop got rid of it every time. I haven't had it since with my upgraded brakes though. Rotors RARELY warp.
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Good to know,as soon as the 5 inches of snow melts Ill give it a shot.Do you think a good set of ceramic pads would help? |
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02-12-2007, 10:39 PM
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holy triple post 
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02-13-2007, 12:26 AM
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Yeah sorry I talk alot.LOL.But I only meant to post that last one once.
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02-13-2007, 12:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Wreckless
Good to know,as soon as the 5 inches of snow melts Ill give it a shot.Do you think a good set of ceramic pads would help?
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well, i have both ceramic pads and cross/slotted rotors and i NEVER ride my brake hard and my rotors are already starting to get warped again and its only been 9 months. was thinking about doing a complete brake upgrade but thats a little bit on the expensive side. to make it short, either my pads were just low quality (or my rotors - R1 Concept) or its my luck lol |
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02-13-2007, 01:14 AM
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how do you know they are warped?
i have cross drilled and slotted with semi metallic pads and have NEVER had an issue
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02-13-2007, 01:46 AM
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I also noticed, the easier i was on my brakes, the more prone they were to vibration...
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02-13-2007, 01:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Satsuriku
well, i have both ceramic pads and cross/slotted rotors and i NEVER ride my brake hard and my rotors are already starting to get warped again and its only been 9 months. was thinking about doing a complete brake upgrade but thats a little bit on the expensive side. to make it short, either my pads were just low quality (or my rotors - R1 Concept) or its my luck lol
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Are the rotors a appearence mod for you? If not, why would you get cross/slotted rotors if you are not going to even use them for what they are ment to be? 
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02-22-2007, 02:03 PM
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I had a similar issue with my Alero. The brakepads/rotors wore out pre-maturely. Took it in to the shop and had them put on Wagner rotors and brakepads all around. Been 5 months and haven't had an issue yet. I also find the stopping is more responsive.
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07-31-2008, 10:11 PM
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BRAKE light
searching teh phorumz to find what you seek ftw. LOL BUMPZ LOL (this thread's title needs to be changed btw.)
erm.
about this "float" thing- I know it's suppose to be located INSIDE the brake fluid reservoir.. but I've never noticed a float inside mine O_o
gonna give it a once-over tomorrow and see what I can find out.. hopefully the fluid is just low. and for those of you who dont realize.. yes my brake light is coming on for what seems to be no apparent reason.. I can lock up all 4 tires (tried it.. never done it before.. the alero can stop on a frickin' dime) so i'm going to assume theres nothing wrong with the brakes themselves..
no "OMG THREAD JEZUZ" crap.. this thread has useful information- beats starting another thread.
edit: this post was made at 9:11 ... i've been seeing this time alot lately both morning and evening 
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07-31-2008, 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Wreckless
Maybe Ill trade it in on your MOM, SweetNLow says shes a good ride.
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haha i dont think he caught that yet |
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07-31-2008, 10:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Midgear
searching teh phorumz to find what you seek ftw. LOL BUMPZ LOL (this thread's title needs to be changed btw.)
erm.
about this "float" thing- I know it's suppose to be located INSIDE the brake fluid reservoir.. but I've never noticed a float inside mine O_o
gonna give it a once-over tomorrow and see what I can find out.. hopefully the fluid is just low. and for those of you who dont realize.. yes my brake light is coming on for what seems to be no apparent reason.. I can lock up all 4 tires (tried it.. never done it before.. the alero can stop on a frickin' dime) so i'm going to assume theres nothing wrong with the brakes themselves..
no "OMG THREAD JEZUZ" crap.. this thread has useful information- beats starting another thread.
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the "float" looks like a little nerf yellow cylinder inside the brake fluid reservoir. |
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07-31-2008, 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by cherrington17
the "float" looks like a little nerf yellow cylinder inside the brake fluid reservoir.
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hmm.. never noticed one in there.. i'll check it out and letchya know-
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08-01-2008, 01:36 AM
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The level can also drop (causing the light to come on) if your pads are REALLY worn.
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08-01-2008, 04:55 PM
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OK I'm going to lock this thread.
The reason why is this thread was last active during the "Alero bashing" era.
"I don't understand!! What a POS!! A car I have to take care of"
I was tired of it then, I'm still tired of it now.
Not happy with your Alero after 6 years of ownership and you ACTUALY have to do some work to it. Go ahead and buy a car that YOU think you won't have to do ANY maintance to 
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