Something wrong on the brake!!!

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1999stanmaxima - 19 Sep 2004 00:51 GMT

Hi everyone!!! How's everbody? I have a 99 Maxima, I have a problem on my
brake. Everytime I hit the brake then release and before I give the gas,
it comes out some sound like "wo wo wo", I don't know what's wrong with
it. I did change every part on the brake, but it still happen. What can
I do, I feel so annoying when I'm on traffic. Do anyone what's wrong with
it? Thx.

In addition, my EPA getting crazy this few days. When I get I full tank
of fuel, I can run 110 - 120 miles before I hit the first quater of gas.
In this few days the gas ran so fast, is it something wrong?

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Jon Smith - 20 Sep 2004 03:26 GMT

Sounds like the brakes are dragging. Check to see that the wheels turn
free when the brakes are not being applied. That is, jack up the car
and spin each wheel with no brakes applied. If one or more is dragging
you will know it.

> Hi everyone!!! How's everbody? I have a 99 Maxima, I have a problem on my
> brake. Everytime I hit the brake then release and before I give the gas,
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> of fuel, I can run 110 - 120 miles before I hit the first quater of gas.
> In this few days the gas ran so fast, is it something wrong?

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1999stanmaxima - 29 Sep 2004 03:43 GMT

so are u meaning, when I spin the wheel with no brake apply, then I will
know is it dragging? If the brakes are dragging what should I do on it?

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David Geesaman - 29 Sep 2004 12:27 GMT

Dragging brakes are not always easy to find. Usually the pad wear is not
even, sometimes you will notice a noise that disappears when the brake is
applied.

Take the car to a professional for an inspection to ensure all moving parts
of the brake are working smoothly.

Dave

> so are u meaning, when I spin the wheel with no brake apply, then I will
> know is it dragging? If the brakes are dragging what should I do on it?

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Feynmanfan - 29 Sep 2004 20:13 GMT

> so are u meaning, when I spin the wheel with no brake apply, then I will
> know is it dragging? If the brakes are dragging what should I do on it?

If you find that only one wheel has friction (doesn't turn easy)
without brake applied, then the problem most likely has something to
do with the caliper assembly. If this is the case, I bet that it
would be cheaper to buy and install a rebuilt caliper yourself than to
take it to a mechanic. HOWEVER -- if you don't feel strong about your
mechanical ability it would not be wise to mess with something as
important as brakes by yourself!

I oughta know -- I came within 1 inch of rear-ending a Lexus on my way
to work this morning!!! If the brake performace had been the least
bit off I would be experiencing a big headache right now . . .

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