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Old 01-05-2009, 07:46 PM
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I had posted awhile ago that my brake pedal felt like it was pulsing and I had a front end shimmy when I applied the brakes at 55 MPG and over. Two things that I found out and have corrected. One was a warped rotor and the other was a wheel hub that was bad. I believe the bad hub caused the warped rotor. I have since replaced both hubs and have new EBC rotors and ceramic pads on all fours! Life is now good!
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glad to hear you got it all sorted out
Old 01-05-2009, 08:41 PM
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I've seen a lot of warped rotors. They just don't last as long anymore. Replacing them is cheap now. No need to have them cut anymore
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Which EBC rotors did you use, 3GD (dimple/slot) or the USR (slotted) ? Think I might have to do the same as you and change hubs, rotors and pads. I really like the ECB redstuff ceramic pads, got them on my Fiero.
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what do you mean cut the rotor?

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last one I had cut was back in 97
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Originally Posted by Lilchief
Which EBC rotors did you use, 3GD (dimple/slot) or the USR (slotted) ? Think I might have to do the same as you and change hubs, rotors and pads. I really like the ECB redstuff ceramic pads, got them on my Fiero.
I used the 3GD and ceramic pads. I'm really happy with it and it was an easy install. The hubs required some impact wrenches and I ended up having the dealer replace them, but I supplied the parts.
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