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by orestes107
Fri Apr 19, 2013 4:53 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: 2003 Vibe GT Brakes sticking - need help
Replies: 5
Views: 2767

Re: 2003 Vibe GT Brakes sticking - need help

Well I'm thinking it was never an issue with the ABS I just thought it might be considering how she described the sound. Since I could take off the caliper, spin the wheel, then pull the parking break which tightened up on the wheel I'm guessing it is just the caliper. Luckily found out the calipers...
by orestes107
Fri Apr 19, 2013 9:41 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: 2003 Vibe GT Brakes sticking - need help
Replies: 5
Views: 2767

Re: 2003 Vibe GT Brakes sticking - need help

Also, I forgot to ask/mention but should both metal sleeves for the bolts be removable? The bottom one came out but the top did not move. It seemed to be fixed but had the rubber boots? Is that correct or could that be my problem?
by orestes107
Fri Apr 19, 2013 9:14 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: 2003 Vibe GT Brakes sticking - need help
Replies: 5
Views: 2767

Re: 2003 Vibe GT Brakes sticking - need help

So I took a look at it last night. I think the sound she was hearing was not electrical but just the sound from the metal "adjusting" after being extremely heated. I jacked up the back end and tested both wheels for spin. The passenger side moved with ease but the driver's side was draggin...
by orestes107
Wed Apr 17, 2013 9:27 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: 2003 Vibe GT Brakes sticking - need help
Replies: 5
Views: 2767

2003 Vibe GT Brakes sticking - need help

2003 pontiac vibe gt, 6 speed manual rear disc brakes front and back brake pads and rotors replaced about a year ago So the other day my gf (her car) noticed a smell of brake dust while driving and when she parked the car there was smoke coming from the front driver wheel well. I took the wheel off ...