AboutTodd Puccio Expertise General auto repair,electical issues,driveability issues,anti-lock brakes,SIR systems,HVAC,engine performance,Gm spacific. I have worked at my current dealseship since the 1990 model year anything much older than that I have limited exposure to. I do not have very much transmission experience so those question you may want to ask of another expert. When you send me a question let me know the exact make/model/engine and year for the car or suv you have it makes it easier to answer the questions that way.
Experience Experience in the area:I have been employed by the same Gm dealer for 18 years and and a ASE master technician. I work at a Pontiac and GMC truck store. Served a a lead technician when dealership was on a team system.
I just recently moved to a Buick,Hummer,Saab Store when my franschise was purchased by this dealership.
Organazations: ASE master techncian
Education/Credentials:High school diploma,2 year vocational school degree
2 year college degree. Associates degree in applied scineces (auto technology)Awards and Honors: GMC master techncian
Question Brakes have been replaced on the car totally 1 week now. Front brakes appear to be wearing excessively brake dust on front rims(coated)excessive heat radiating from front wheels after driving (new routers) very shiny with slight grooving appearing. The calipers appeared to be in good condition and the sliders were lube up well.The cars traction control light is illuminated stating that there might be a problem with that system. I also found out that the brakes were replaced last,about 11/2 years ago with the back brakes still in good condition and the front worn out. This will continue unless I find the root problem of excessive wear on the front brakes
thank you
Answer Hi Robert:
well it can be a few things. as for the dust cheap brake pads or non ceramic pads will create dust after a few days so don't go by that. As for the front brakes hanging up the only real issue these cars have is the bushings inside the front calipers go bad and the slider pins hang up in the calipers.Also the pad mounting surface on the steering knuckles where the pads ride if that is rusted up the the pads will drag. That's usually all that happens with these. If this car has a lot of miles on it I would take a look at the rear brakes they may be way out of adjustment and or a leaking seized wheel cylinder. If the back brakes are not working the front wil be working harder then they have to.
