Mysterious Brake Problem

Asked by Sheila Apr 17, 2016 at 07:20 AM about the 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 99 Monte Carlo. The brake pedal
started to get really stiff and wouldn't go
down when I would drive more than 15
minutes. Plus the car would start to shake , I
would feel resistance when I accelerate, and
I would smell that burning brake smell. So I
had the rear brakes replaced. Three days
later I had the same problem. I had the front
brakes replaced. Three days later same
thing. Got the hoses replaced. Three days
later started doing it again. Got the master
cylinder replaced. Mechanic says that has to
be it, there's nothing left to replace. The car
has been fine for several weeks and now the
brake pedal is getting stiff and the car is
starting to shake when I drive 20 minutes to
half hour, and I feel the resistance. I don't
know what more to do except get rid of the
car! Please help!

7 Answers
220,825

Rowefast answered 8 years ago

The piece the master cylinder is attached to is the Brake Booster. These will go bad and make the brake pedal hard to push, and may cause the brakes to lock up. Sounds like that brake booster needs replacing.

1 people found this helpful.
Best Answer Mark helpful
64,500

firebird338 answered 8 years ago

Also could be a bad or sticking proportioning valve to test when brakes start the vibrate jack both front wheel up then try to turn by hand if both are locked up most likely valve is sticking or bad.

Mark helpful
157,345

Bob answered 8 years ago

@firebird338....Proportioning valve? It is a dual master cylinder, no proportioning valve.

Mark helpful

Sheila answered 8 years ago

Thank You! I wonder why it is fine for a while after I get it fixed and then the problem comes back?

Mark helpful

Guru828C answered 6 years ago

get your abs pump bled. air trapped in pump causes that. It wont go away untill you do that.

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Monte Carlo

Looking for a Used Monte Carlo in your area?

CarGurus has 4 nationwide Monte Carlo listings starting at $9,800.

Postal Code:

Shortcuts

Search Chevrolet Monte Carlo Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    james sparrow
    Reputation
    1,040
  • #2
    tenspeed
    Reputation
    940
  • #3
    John Saffrahn
    Reputation
    710
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chevrolet Impala
9 Great Deals out of 130 listings starting at $4,888
Used Chevrolet Camaro
13 Great Deals out of 480 listings starting at $11,749
Used Ford Mustang
51 Great Deals out of 1,662 listings starting at $5,977
Used Chevrolet Corvette
24 Great Deals out of 667 listings starting at $10,989
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
201 Great Deals out of 8,235 listings starting at $6,995
Used Chevrolet Malibu
48 Great Deals out of 1,071 listings starting at $2,495
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
13 Great Deals out of 847 listings starting at $698
Used Pontiac Grand Prix
5 listings
Used Buick Regal
24 listings starting at $6,995
Used Honda Accord
52 Great Deals out of 997 listings starting at $2,995
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
115 Great Deals out of 3,522 listings starting at $4,950

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.