Brakes

**Arrison24** · 07-12-2007, 04:12 PM

im changing my brakes on my '98 trans am and get get the bolt out....anyone??

**2001NBMZ28** · 07-12-2007, 04:19 PM

Which bolt? Are you just doing pads/rotors or replacing calipers too?

**rbob93** · 07-12-2007, 04:23 PM

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**Arrison24** · 07-12-2007, 05:22 PM

nvm i got it but thanks... i didnt know u had to hold the one part with a wrench while twisting the other off........ OTHER PROBLEM NOW... my right front wheel is very difficult to turn. i was told its just getting used to the new brake pad and its going to cut it down but i dont know........

OOOH and itd be great if anyone answered this question too... i had my car parked, e-brake on for about a month or two.... now im hearing a rubbing noise from the rear and when i brake, a very hard rubbing of the brake pad.....anyone know wut to do?

any help is appreciated

**iggys11secz** · 07-12-2007, 05:57 PM

sounds like your e-brake may be sticking. you can try to pull on it and release it a few times and see if it loosens up.

**02z28ls1** · 07-12-2007, 06:13 PM

If your e-brake cable is sticking and causing the rubbing it may be possible to get it to unstick. Try grabbing the outer cable near the wheel and move it around. It seems to help by spraying it (if the outer cable is not rubber coated) down with penetrating oil, and a little white lithium grease by the end of the outer cable on the inner cable. Let it soak a day or so and spray it down again. Try working it on and off and look and see if it's moving or sticking still. If it's hopelessly stuck then replacement is the only fix. But if you've got some time the penetrating oil and moving around the outer cable can get them unstuck.