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My brakes are gone...
Posted by Rhonda [Email] (more from Rhonda) on Tue, 10 Jun 2003 08:53:45
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Dumb driver that I am... at 26K I need pads and rotors. I know that I probably ride the brakes too much (it's an automatic), but I have never had a problem like this before. I think it has a lot to do where I live: On the side of a mountain, basically. To leave my house and get to surrounding areas, I am up and down steep hills (similar to that of San Francisco, but not quite as steep). I only drive 15 miles round trip a day to/from work, but a greater portion of those miles is riding on the brake because of the hills.
Okay, here's where my ignorance shines: Can I drop the gear to 3rd or something on an automatic, or will that trash the engine? I have only used the lower gears during bad weather, but obviously I cannot keep driving like the way I am.
My car is leased, one year to go, and I wasn't anticipating a brake job before the end, but here I am... I started to notice a problem a few weeks ago when I was finally able to roll down the windows and heard the squeaks, then the *grind* feeling started.
I always hate posting here because I feel like such an idiot, but you people are always so helpful!
Thanks in advance,
Rhonda
2001 9-5
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Posts in this Thread:
- My brakes are gone..., Rhonda, Tue, 10 Jun 2003 08:53:45 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: My brakes are gone..., Bob T in Ct, Tue, 10 Jun 2003 23:24:50
- Lower Gear (Long), Faux Paws, Tue, 10 Jun 2003 12:57:43
- *IF* you are sure you will turn it in at the end, Stephen Goldberger, Tue, 10 Jun 2003 10:16:08
- Re: My brakes are gone..., Jason 0W-40, Tue, 10 Jun 2003 09:51:43
- Yes, you can use a lower gear in an automatic...., REM in Seattle, Tue, 10 Jun 2003 09:18:35
- Re: My brakes are gone..., Dean, Tue, 10 Jun 2003 09:13:39
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