If it is dragging, than that would explain the heat, is the parking/emergency brake over adjusted??
Good suggestion, but no. Reason being is because with the calipers and bracket uninstalled, wheel on and rotating theres no dragging going on. Good point though. I really wish it was that simple honestly. I'd rather admit doing a dumbass move instead of having this problem.
I've driven plenty of 97-03 GPs since owning my Imp. I fully understand why people swap to our 12" rotors and calipers. Compared to my car it felt like it wasn't going to stop without what I felt was more pressure than necessary. Slamming the brakes also gave lack luster performance.
I've driven 3 or 4 Impalas, honestly I didn't notice a difference. At least not enough to make me go out and do the 12" swap anyway. I'll stick with my statement. Then again, coming from me is a bit biased. I mean, I grew up around and learn how to drive in cars without even disc brakes. I'm talking 4 wheel drums and even a few without power brakes period. Try stopping a 12 sec (approx) Nova w/ 4 wheel drum brakes, you'll be thankful for your 97-03 GP Brakes, trust me on that. For modern brakes, I think my 1993 GP SE had horrible brakes (4 wheel disc w/ ABS). Even after a brake job in tip top shape, worn out 97-03 GP brakes would out stop it by a mile any day of the week. If I ever had to stop quick in that car, its over. My GP has yet to make me feel that way. When I need to stop, i stop. I can't complain.
I don't want to do the F-body swap because I don't feel it gives enough of an increase over what I currently have. The weight savings going to aluminum calipers is minimal. Not worth the trouble, if you ask me.
Exactly, not worth it in my opinion either. Thats why i'm on stockers.
had the exact same problem when i did my front brakes,an aggrevating squeal only when it was rolling.u said u changed all the hardware,so did i.after taking everything apart 2 times,i ended up putting the old guide clips for the pads back on and it solved my problem.
Thank you! Finally someone out there had this issue. Begining to think I was the only guy out there with this issue. Tell me, either times you tore it down, did you use grease on the pads,, pins, or the clips? Very curious to your answer.
Originally Posted by Iron Indian
