# 2010 Chevrolet Malibu - Brakes break

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-malibu-brakes-break/182585>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** chevrolet\
**Created:** [February 19, 2022, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-malibu-brakes-break/182585 "2022-02-19T18:43:21Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
**Page:** 1

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**Author:** ![brakes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/919ad9/32.png) [@brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brakes)\
**Post date:** [February 19, 2022, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-malibu-brakes-break/182585/1 "2022-02-19T18:43:21Z")

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Brakes replaced multiple times. Squeaking & grinding & rattling underneath. Has 37,000 miles and has had 8 brake jobs.

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**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Post date:** [February 19, 2022, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-malibu-brakes-break/182585/2 "2022-02-19T18:58:59Z")

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Who is doing the brake jobs?  
Do you do mostly local (city) driving?  
Do you apply the brake with your left foot?  
What brand of brake pad(s) is/are being used?

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**Author:** ![NYBo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nybo/32/17281_2.png) [@NYBo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NYBo)\
**Post date:** [February 19, 2022, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-malibu-brakes-break/182585/3 "2022-02-19T19:46:08Z")

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> [@VDCdriver](#):
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> Who is doing the brake jobs?  
> Do you do mostly local (city) driving?  
> Do you apply the brake with your left foot?  
> What brand of brake pad(s) is/are being used?

+1  
Something very abnormal is going on here.

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**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [February 19, 2022, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-malibu-brakes-break/182585/4 "2022-02-19T19:54:19Z")

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Was a brake embedding procedure performed after the new brakes were installed?

**Brake Bedding Instructions**

\*\* Speed up to 35 mph.\*\*  
\*\* Use moderate brake pressure to slow down to 5 mph. …\*\*  
\*\* Repeat 2-3 times.\*\*  
\*\* Speed up to 55 mph.\*\*  
\*\* Use strong brake pressure to slow down to 5 mph. …\*\*  
\*\* Repeat 4-5 times.\*\*  
\*\* Drive for 5-10 minutes to allow the brakes to slowly cool down. …\*\*  
\*\* Park the vehicle and let the brakes cool for an hour.\*\*

Tester