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Search Auto Parts Search 2000 Pontiac Sunfire Rear brakes are making loud grinding noise. Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting texisman New User Apr 23, 2010, 11:00 AM Post #1 of 3 (4540 views) 2000 Pontiac Sunfire Rear brakes are making loud grinding noise. Sign In Car details: 2000 Pontiac Sunfire - 4 cyl - Front Wheel Drive - Automatic - 200,000+ miles Hi, whenever I apply the breaks the rear ones are making a very loud grinding noise. What parts will I need to replace, how do I replace them and what tools will I need for the job? I've replaced front brake pads on vehicles many times but I have never had to deal with rear breaks. Is it as simple as replacing front break pads or is there more involved? Thanks! Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Apr 23, 2010, 11:19 AM Post #2 of 3 (4535 views) Re: 2000 Pontiac Sunfire Rear brakes are making loud grinding noise. Sign In It's quite a bit more involved and sometimes requires some special tools. UIf you attempt it, make sure you only do one side at a time so you can see how it goes back together. Your going to have to inspect it to know what parts you need. You likely need drums and the wheel cylinders have to be checked for moisture under the dust covers. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. nickwarner Veteran / Moderator Apr 23, 2010, 11:23 AM Post #3 of 3 (4533 views) Re: 2000 Pontiac Sunfire Rear brakes are making loud grinding noise. Sign In you didn't mention whether these are disc or drum. If disc, you change them like the fronts. some require the use of an inexpensive tool called a piston cube to rotate the piston back into the bore. Some don't do this, so you have to look at it. You would need new rotors too since they are ground into dust. If drum,you need shoes, drums and a hardware kit. It contains the springs and such that hold everything in place. Don't reuse the old ones, its inviting trouble. Not a bad idea to change the wheel cylinders too, as they aren't expensive and if they go out later you'll have to replace the shoes all over again from fluid getting on them. If you log on to autozone.com they have free online repair info that can help you through this job. If you've never done drum brakes before its not a bad idea to take a photo of where all the springs go when you pull the drums off. You can look at the other side for guidance, but bear in mind it will be reversed.   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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