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Brake pulsing and lock up at first when cool

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Old 12-12-2009, 12:41 PM
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So my buddy helped me change my brake pads about 4 months ago and everything was good for a while but not long after it started pulsing really bad like when i slow down at an intersections it makes your head bob forward and back. and in the morning when i back out if i apply the breaks they will make like a chirp noise and tures will lock then break free and be ok. especially when the breaks warm up then it gets better. my brakes have always pusled but I had resurfacing done about a year ago.

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and the chrp noise is not the same as the sound when your brake pads are worn
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From your description it appears you understand what causes pulsation in your brakes. I would replace the rotore,pads and make sure your calipers are not causing uneven wear of the pads,I would also check the rear brakes,they can cause it also.
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what would cause the locking up and chirping at frst. It was a big pain to do it the first time and I know that if I go to an auto place they charge like crazy
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