we just had tires changed on our grand am and now when I apply the brake I hear a grinding noise and it feels like the brakes want to lock up, the brakes are new

Asked by Ryan Jul 15, 2014 at 12:40 PM about the Pontiac Grand Am

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

1 Answer

145

They over torqued your lug nuts or when they put the tire back on the car the brake rotor wasn't all the way back in place so it has it in a bind with your brake pads

1 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    tenspeed
    Reputation
    10,990
  • #2
    James Sparrow
    Reputation
    2,360
  • #3
    John Saffrahn
    Reputation
    2,280
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Pontiac Firebird
17 listings starting at $29,740
Used Dodge Challenger
31 Great Deals out of 707 listings starting at $12,979
Used Pontiac G6
22 listings starting at $3,990
Used Dodge Charger
49 Great Deals out of 819 listings starting at $6,995
Used GMC Sierra 1500
135 Great Deals out of 8,337 listings starting at $995
Used Pontiac Solstice
3 Great Deals out of 25 listings starting at $9,800
Used Pontiac G8
1 listings starting at $6,995

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.