Rear Brakes?
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From: Paducah, KY
Rear Brakes?
I test drove an 88 Iroc w/305 the other day, and the owner said the rear brakes were "jumpy" because they were new. They were extremely jumpy. Depressing the pedal at any speed to slow down results in a "thump thump thump" that you can feel from the rear. Will this correct itself or am I looking at an expensive repair if I get into buying this car? Curious....
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Ian
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Ian
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From: Reno, NV
Car: yep
Engine: uhuh
Transmission: sure does
There is something wrong with them, either installed wrong or wrong parts.
Brakes aren't "jumpy" when new, only when there is a problem.
Have it looked at buy a mechanic before you buy it, if the guy won't let you take it to a shop for a looksy, hes hiding something. Shop elsewhere.
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1999 NBM Trans Am
1986 Chevy 3/4 ton pick up
1981 corvette
1995 Kawi ZX6R
and 2 POS commuters...
R.I.P. #3
"He can see air"
Brakes aren't "jumpy" when new, only when there is a problem.
Have it looked at buy a mechanic before you buy it, if the guy won't let you take it to a shop for a looksy, hes hiding something. Shop elsewhere.
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ASE Mechanic/Machinist/Smog Tech
1999 NBM Trans Am
1986 Chevy 3/4 ton pick up
1981 corvette
1995 Kawi ZX6R
and 2 POS commuters...
R.I.P. #3
"He can see air"
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From: Orange County,NY
Car: 1982 Z28
Engine: 355
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 12 Bolt
Jumpy brakes because of new parts? This guy is full of it. Sounds like warped rotors to me from past experience,can be expensive.Have it checked out before you buy it.Good luck.
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1982 Z28:355,4 Speed,Lots of bolt ons
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1982 Z28:355,4 Speed,Lots of bolt ons
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