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2007 Pontiac G6 Convertible - Constant Brake Repair Needed

  

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Hi Scotty,

Love your YouTube videos. I have been having problems of going thru brake pads and rotors every 10,000 miles or so. Now at 100,000 miles I have vibration on braking again. Have redone brakes and rotors ( 5x ) and last time even went with oversized rotors but still the problem comes back.

 

I understand that the hard top convertible is heavier than normal G6 so that the OEM the brakes are undersized from some brake repair folks. 

Should I try something special or just bite the bullet ever 10,000 miles?

What say you?

 


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realize that either your brake master cylinder or brake booster could be sticking on causing the brakes to be applied lightly all the time wearing them out.


@scottykilmer
Thanks for the tip! I have really found your videos match up to my past experiences with my Toyotas ( 2000 4Runner with 180K miles, 2004 Sienna with 150K miles, 2007 Corolla with 200K miles) and now 2012 Lexus Rx350 with 100K miles. ) Family member got this G6 convertible that we want to keep ( convertible) but the nickel and dime stuff can eat your up!


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Is the "vibration" at a speed comparable to wheel spin and connected to the rotor?  Or is it at a speed that might be a suspension problem related to road conditions.  Evidently you increased the size of the rotor and it still does the vibration so rotor size is not the solution.

 

A worn bushing that in not so noticeable with new pads might standout with worn pads.  Even a front end alignment may not hurt.  Do tires wear evenly? 

 

Vibration is like a nagging wife.  First you must find out what she is pissed about before responding. {black}:laugh:  


@jimz
Thanks Jimz. This is a "Nagging" problem for sure. What I can say is after a brake job, car handles fine - no vibration on braking. Front end has been aligned, tracks straight down the interstate w/o holding on to steering wheel. Once you get over 10K miles, vibration upon braking. Then it only gets worse as miles add up.


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