weird grinding noise

Asked by Guru6GG82 Apr 11, 2020 at 01:33 PM about the 1999 Pontiac Firebird Base

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have this weird noise when driving it almost sounds like the brakes are grinding on the rotor, but as I slow down and push in the clutch the noise goes away. anyone know what this could be?

4 Answers

50

Could be grime in your calipers or your calipers are not pulling away from the rotors. Check your rotors for wear. If there’s wear, you may need to bleed your system or replace your calipers/main.

26,835

Definitely clutch related, not brakes. Throw out bearings usually make noise when you depress the clutch. Clutch plate, just the opposite.

1 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

Firebird

Looking for a Used Firebird in your area?

CarGurus has 366 nationwide Firebird listings starting at $6,991.

ZIP:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

1999 Pontiac Firebird

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Samuel Moore
    Reputation
    1,600
  • #2
    taver91
    Reputation
    1,340
  • #3
    Paul Martin
    Reputation
    1,280
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chevrolet Camaro
655 Great Deals out of 8,355 listings starting at $3,240
Used Chevrolet Corvette
793 Great Deals out of 14,532 listings starting at $4,999
Used Ford Mustang
947 Great Deals out of 19,852 listings starting at $1,950
Used Pontiac Grand Prix
195 listings starting at $5,522
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
4,160 Great Deals out of 123,229 listings starting at $1,999
Used Ford F-150
6,458 Great Deals out of 169,176 listings starting at $1,871
Used Porsche 911
376 Great Deals out of 4,453 listings starting at $12,900
Used Chevrolet Monte Carlo
4 Great Deals out of 199 listings starting at $3,500
Used Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
7 Great Deals out of 140 listings starting at $7,795

Used Cars For Sale

2002 Pontiac Firebird Base For Sale
18 listings starting at $6,991
2001 Pontiac Firebird Base For Sale
1 listings starting at $10,995

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.