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Question about break pads: 1996 Lumina LS 3.1?
Okay, so I drive a 1996 Lumina LS 3.1 and I know my brake pads need to be replaced. I can't afford to go in to get it checked out by a mechanic, so here's what happens. My car squeals when driving on the highway / frontage roads, and the squeal has gotten pretty bad. But the thing most people tell me about doesn't happen: the steering wheel doesn't shake no matter how fast I'm going before I have to brake, but the squealing has gotten pretty noticeable. And, so I'm wondering if I need to get the new brake pads and rotors or just brake pads, and how can I tell without going to a mechanic, as I currently can't afford to.
2 Answers
- Phil MLv 76 years ago
Worn brake pads and rotors will not be noticeable in the steering wheel. A shimmy in the wheel during braking is caused by warped rotors. Even new rotors can be warped. Squealing is a sign of worn pads. If neglected, the squeal will turn into a grinding/crunching sound. Brakes are the LAST thing you should neglect on your car. Doing so can result in loss of life and property damage. Trust me, this is something you CANNOT afford.
- 6 years ago
So it only squeals when you brake? If you think you need to change them, you probably just should. Break pads are not that expensive and it would be way cheaper to do it yourself, as long as your competent enough to do so. You can always check your brake pads before you buy new ones too. If they need replaced then do so, but maybe just putting some lube (brake pad grease) could stop the squeal.