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Old July 21st 05, 03:44 AM
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"Aardy" > wrote in message
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> "underdog" wrote:
> > for a '99 dodge intrepid...
> > For the last few days, I've heard a rattling toward my right
> > front wheel. It sounds like I'm dragging a can or a piece of
> > plastic. I checked and rechecked, and nothing is dragging. I
> > felt around the inside of the wheel (I haven't had a chance to
> > take it off yet) and felt nothing. I only hear the noise when
> > I'm going under 20 mph. Anyone have any ideas? My dad thinks
> > that maybe the brake pad broke, and a piece is hanging off,
> > and rattling on the rotor. Does this make sense? Thanks.

>
> I'd say most likely the pad is completely gone (worn out) and the
> piston might be stuck against the rotor. This happened to my own '99
> Intrepid just a few months ago, there was a constant scraping sound at
> low speed. I can't remember exactly what I paid at my local Midas to
> have it fixed, but I don't think it was more than a couple hundred.


I agree! Also, be prepared that you may have to replace the rotor as well
as the pads!


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