This happens is when it‘s cold outside usually. When I put the brake on, instead of the car stopping smoothly it stops abruptly making the entire car jolt almost. I definitely jolt in my seat. It‘ll keep doing that until the car is fully warm. Even afterwards I hear the back brakes almost like they‘re dragging? I don‘t know if that‘s the word. I‘ll step on the brakes slowly and I‘ll hear the back brakes making this weird noise. The only way I can explain is you know when you‘re on a bike on a gravel road and you put the brakes on but the bike sometimes still skids on the gravel.that‘s what it sounds and feels like but the car stops no problem. It‘s making me paranoid. I‘ve had all the oils and fluids changed and new brake pads about a year ago. What could this be and how do I explain to a mechanic?? I drive a 99 Chev Cavalier
the brake dust has built up on your rear brake drums they need to be checked out or replaced this a common problem the cavalier and sunfire
I,de pull off the rear drums on the brakes and have a look there sounds like you got broken hardware floating around in the rear brakes.It can stillstop with broken stuff.But it sounds like you have busted peices inside the rear drum.
The brake system should be checked. Most brake shops offer a safety check for a low amount. In my opinion though, it sounds like the rear brakes are worn and need to be replaced. If the rear brakes are locking, the shoes sound like they could very well be worn out. If you explain the rear brakes locking to a mechanic, he'll know exactly what I'm talking about and most likely advise getting the rear brakes checked and replaced.
