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My '03 trailblazer has begun having some issues. I know the back pads are toast and I assume that's why it grinds to a stop. What I don't know is if that's the only thing making it do it. When I come to a stop it grinds hard and when the truck is almost stopped it grinds hard to the point that it feels like the truck is dying. Also it doesn't want to release when I start driving again. It's like something is staying engaged. When I speed up and slow down it makes a noise like I'm driving to fast in 4WD but when I switch between 2hi, 4awd & 4hi it makes the whining sound like it disengaged. 4lo makes the clunk it's supposed to. Help??
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This is Kevin with NWA Auto Shop. Without seeing the vehicle, I can only theorize. Based on the limited information given, these are my thoughts. A) The brake pads have a lining that allows them to dissipate heat. When this lining is worn off you are left with the metal backing plate contacting the metal rotor. When this happens they can fuse together. When this happens it literally locks up the wheel so it can't spin. With enough force (giving it gas) it can break free and the vehicle will start to move again. You need to get the rear brakes serviced before driving it more as this is very unsafe. In regards to driving in 4 Wheel Drive (Lo or High) this should only be done on loose (gravel, dirt, mud, etc) ground conditions, never on dry pavement. AWD drive and 2Hi are fine on dry pavement. As for noises they are usually not supposed to be excessively loud. There is a procedure for changing the different drive axle configurations and the owners manual will indicate which noises are normal. Kevin