I own a 1997 Chevy Cavalier (base model, no bells and whistles), I think it's got the 2.3L engine???, with close to 135,000 miles. Here's my question: I know the front CV joints are proly due for repair. They're not making the notorious "clu...

I need to replace the bulb in my brake light but did not see the obvious way to pop or unscrew the lens cover. Does anyone know how to get it off correctly? Thanks.lower the tailgate and remove the 2 screws on the side of the lens.the whole...

Have a 6 cyl, 4.0 and both brake lights are out. It's not the bulb (replaced) or the fuse (not blown) Any suggestions? TIA KevinThe next thing to check is the brake light switch, located behind or attached to the brake pedal. Sometimes it is...

94 Silverado ext. cab: The problem is that after breaking the left front wheel seems to drag, after just a short trip the wheel is extremely hot to touch. Lifted the front end off the ground to check and found the brake caliper is not releas...

My 1993 astro the brake pedal goes to the floor, I had complete new brakes put on and the master cylinder replaced and balance valve checked and still have fading brakes. Now I am told it may be the abs unit which is very expensive. Can the...

I have a 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 4-door. The check engine light comes on every once in a while, but is not consistent. Now the brake lights... The third brake light always lights, but the two main sometimes light and sometimes don't....

My friend needs to release the left rear brake caliper on his '94 Continental. Does he need a blow torch to heat the metal or something? He has no garage - the car is parked on a fairly busy street. I look forward to your quality advice. Tha...

I filled my tank up after having it about 1/8 full with -20c temperatures. i put in gas line antifreeze. today when i was driving, it felt like the engine was going to quit when i braked for a stop. it drives good on the highway, but in stop...

my son accidentally put brake fluid in the power steering reservoir. is this something to worry about? if so, what needs to be done?yes it will crack your seals and dry them out. i have use trans-fluid but you shouldn't use brake fluidbrake...

Hi. I'm a bit confused as to the meaning of "rotor runout". Can someone help me? I've searched Google, but got more confused. My understanding of rotor runout is that it it can occur because the rotor is unevenly worn or because the hub on w...

1999 Corolla automatic with 32,000 miles on it. Brake warning light has been coming on and off. Will come on for a few minutes and go off and repeats again for another three or four minutes and then stays off. Any ideas?check you brake fluid...

I've changed a lot of brake pads, but the new Town and Country calipers have a rubber cover over what should be the bolt head that must be backed off to replace the caliper. Since the car is under warranty, I did not want to force the rubber...

Greetings, I am having the toughest time attempting to remove the covers from the rear of my wifes mpv. The brake lights seem to have stopped working and I can't get to the lamps to check them. The 15 amp fuse is good. Anyone have any idea r...

Hello , I own a 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe 4 x 4 , and have a problem with the antilock brakes that began to appear recently. When i come to a stop gradually, the antilock brake on the left front wheel activates, (even with no wheel lock-up on dry...

I have a 2000 grand prix and the brake lights stopped working, all the lights work except the brake lights. The brake light in the rear window also works. Any ideas on what might be wrong, have checked the fuses and the bulbs and they are ok...

Hello There, It happens that the brake indicator keeps "ON" after I release the manual brake. (Certainly it goes off when the engines is turned off.) The car can move normally (There is not noise and it seems there is no extra resistance eit...

I have recently changed out my radio, while doing so I did see and hear a spark and flash of light from one of the 5 wires that hit ground. Black wire I assumed was ground, Orange AUX on, Red power, Blue Antenna, Purple/brown stripe (Ends up...

I got in my Jeep this morning, turned it on, released the emergency brake, put it in reverse, hit the gas... and I went nowhere! The engine is started fine, the vehicle went into reverse fine (it slipped into gear and could feel it slightly...

I, my wife and my 8 months old kids were almost dying today. The left rear brake of our 95 ford taurus (92k) was on fire while we were on the way for shopping. I rushed to a nearby shop and borrowed their fire extinguisher. I stopped fire, c...

Today i was out at the store and it was raining out and when i got back in my 1997 oldmobile achieva to head home, when i turned it on the ABS light and the brake light both went on. I wanted to test the brakes out and it seems that there is...

1996 Jeep Cherokee 4.0 5spd 4x4 96k miles. Electrical Problem: During daytime driving (headlight switch off position) no issues of any kind, car is perfect, all functions and accessories perfect. During nightime driving (or when headlight sw...

experiencing brake pulsating feel in brake pedal - at the same time as i brake, the right rear wheel makes a "grinding" or "scraping" as i brake to a halt - i have drum brakes in the rear and no ABS - i have changed ALL parts of that rear ri...

I was driving last night and they worked fine. I stopped and picked up my buddy and the signals stop working. When we got to where we were going another guy said that I had no break lights. I checked the fuses and they are all good. Any help...

I recently purchased a used 96 honda civic. When i test drove it at the lot there were no problems. 2 days later however when i picked the car up it started acting up on the drive home. When braking, the car vibrates somewhat violently. Im a...

If its not broke don't fix it! First some background PADS 3/4 NEW, shoes NEW all free and adjusted. and pedal was high and good. This machine was lying for a while with little use. Here goes .... I replaced the line back to the electric ABS...

I was wondering if most shops sell some thing to repair that right where it broke or do i have to get a whole new line.I would not recommend that you "patch" a brake line. The lines are fairly inexpensive and not rerally hard to bend to make...

I own an aging 91 Ford Explorer 4.0 with 192,000 miles on it. It still runs and drives great except for the lack of rear brake lights(except the top rear light works), turn signals and hazard lights. I checked each and every fuse and have re...

I am driving a 1995 buick lesabre equipped with abs but without traction control. Driving at @30 mph and under medium brake pressure my abs cycled. this slowed my braking effort and I almost piled into the car in front. There has been no ABS...

Recently my 2002 Mazda Tribute es 2x4 with the 3.0 liter v6 with 26,999 miles was at the dealer for warranty work, they advised that the front disc brakes were worn out, they were telling me that on this veh that it is normal for the rotors...

I changed the brakes on my 1996 sable. Now the back wheel grabs. The anti-lock light is also on. Im clueless.The ABS system might not be the problem. The only special procedure for replacing ABS brakes is that you must use a scan tool to cyc...

I'm having a problem with my brothers 1998 Ford Taurus, 3.0, automatic. The Front Disk brakes need replacing and I already have the brakes torn down. Problem is, the new brake pads have some spring steel clips on the top. Normally I would ju...

I have a 1989 Lincoln Towncar with well over 200,000 miles on it but both the previous owners were mechanics and took excellent care of the car so the mileage really doesn't scare me. I've had the car for nearly 2 years and I've never had an...

I have a 1990 Ford Escort. The flashers and turn signals don’t work, however the side markers do come on. I have replaced all the fuses (as well as the bulbs) and they still do not work. In addition to that, my taillights work just fine, bu...

Hello out there...I'm writing because I have just been taken by the Sullivan Bros Toyota dealer in Kingston, MA. I broght my car, 1995 Toyota 4Runner, in to get the headlights fixed. We knew it was an electrical problem, so they replaced the...

I have parking lights and flashers, but all turn signals and brake lights failed, Good bulbs and fuses. Middle brake light in rear window works I also sometimes have interior lights come on as if door were open when driving down the road ......

Hi all! I have an 89 Astro and it has RWAL brakes. about 2 months ago the brake light came on and stayed on. Now it started flashing. It seems to flash 9 times then stay lit for 1 (i'm guessing it's a 19 code) but I can't find any codes on t...

I have a 1987 Jeep Cherokee, with the 4.0 liter, inline 6 cylinder engine, automatic transmission, and 219,000 miles on it. It has power brakes, and I suspect that it needs a power brake booster (the Jeep still has the original one). About 2...

I'm posting this for my non-Internet capable sister. She's the owner of a 92 Corolla Toyota 4-dr (miles: lots - frankly its a leading candidate for becoming an artificial reef, but that's not an option right now) and has been having a proble...

The brake light on the top of the lift gate on my 1998, V-8, XLT is flashing. It is almost unnoticable, you really only see it at night. Any idea what is causing this?Possibly a fuse? Turn sigmals do that when the bulbs are about to blow. Ot...

I have a 1988 Pontiac Gran AM 2.5 would anyone know the proper way to bleed the brake lines? I always thought you start with the wheel furthist away from the master cylinder. Someone else told me that for this car you have to cross bleed the...

Hey! My 2000 Maxima's left rear brake light is out. I have replaced it a few times and can't figure out what is causing it. I doubt it is a fuse, since the other lights seem to work. Any ideas on how to troubleshoot? Another one: I took it t...

Help! I'm trying to bleed the brakes on this car but the nibs you loosen to bleed are rusted and aren't turning. I even tried to use vise-grips, with a spray of liquid wrench with no luck. Any idea on how to remove them? I will have to repla...

I was unable to help a friend when he asked me why there was no pedal after replacing a leaking brake line. He did bleed it. He said the pedal felt stronger when the car is not running. Start the car and step on the the pedal and it goes to...

Can someone please help with trying to figure out what is wrong with my car. I have a 1996 chevy cavaleir has new Alternator and battery but wont start without a jump and when brake is applied it stalls. Hope someone can help us figure this...

My 89 LeSabre wont start 1 day after having the rear brakes replaced(Pads, springs, drum was resurfaced). The motor wont turn or crank, almost as if there was no battery connected. Battery seems fine, strong headlights and all the dashboard...

Okay, changed my brakes today, I made sure to bleed the brakes (but am unsure if I did it correctly, I followed the repair book as best I could but they used odd termonology). It's a '91 Cavalier. After the change my brakes work, but they do...

I have replaced the rear brakes on this car 2 time in about the last 4 months. What I mean is I went to AutoZone and got Calipers, Rotors, and brake pads for the back of my car. This car has ABS and the calipers are lifetime so I have got th...

Hi everyone, new here and hope someone can help me. I'm going to need brake repair on my 99 Pontiac Montana mini-van. I've been feeling the brakes start to get "softer" for maybe a month or so and I realize you're supposed to have them check...

Hi everyone, I did a four wheel brake job on the gf's 95 cutlass with 4WDB. All the brakes where in very bad shape and the driver side rear brake was grinding. I replaced all the rotors, all the pads and the rear calipers (remanufactured) be...

Hello, My name is Peter and I'm new to this forum. I used to be a former mechanic, working with both Toyota's and GM. My wife owns a 1992 Buick LeSabre in which I recently replaced the front brake rotors, brake pads and calibers. Before I di...