Hey Scotty,
I got a 99 suburban with 192,000 miles. yesterday when I started it the parking brake warning light came on and the brakes make a horrendous grinding sound, I want to say it’s coming from the front but I can’t tell. What could it be?
Update: took the drums off and on the left side they didn’t use the spring retainer letting the brakes shift. This caused the lower spring and adjuster to come loose and fell out when I took the drum off. I’m guessing at one point they went between the shoes and drum cause the front shoe was bent upwards. Went ahead and put new drums and shoes with the proper brake kit on both sides.
Glad you found the problem... wow.
Well, the warning light could be on because the fluid level in the reservoir is low... because the pads are worn out... which could be causing metal on metal when you apply the brakes.
Checked the fluid and it’s still full.
Outside brake pads still look decent and the brake pad tabs aren’t touching the rotor. Will have to check inner pads when I get home and take the wheels off.
Any chance your parking brake is on?
Parking brake is off and does engage and hold the vehicle when pushed
Is it still doing it or just a one time thing?
Still doing it
Did you try inspecting the brakes?
