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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 01:22 PM
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i searched for this topic last night and i really didnt find the answer i was looking for but anyways when im at high speeds lets say anywhere above 70 and i start to brake the steering wheel shakes pretty violently anybody know whats wrong
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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 01:27 PM
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Your rotors are warped. How old are the front brake pads and rotors?
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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by vital49
Your rotors are warped. How old are the front brake pads and rotors?
That would be the first thing I would check...
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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 01:50 PM
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brake pads i just replaced about 6 months ago and i dont know what rotors are :(
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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 01:52 PM
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It really sounds to me that the rotors are warped. Consider picking up a fresh set of rotors. Don't buy the AutoZone cheapies. You'll get what you pay for. I suggest going to Napa. Get a fresh set of pads too. It'* not wise to run used pads on new rotors.
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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by 94bonni
brake pads i just replaced about 6 months ago and i dont know what rotors are :(
Rotors are what the front pads clamp against. Remove the wheel, remove the caliper, then remove and replace the rotor. Both the fronts. Do pads again, too.
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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 02:02 PM
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One more thing... Don't bother having the rotors "turned". The vibration will return very soon.
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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 02:04 PM
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alright sounds good ill replace the rotors and pads and wont have the rotors "turned"
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Little bit o background.

The reason rotors warp are either excessive heat or the material remaining is too thin and the heat warps them.

For either reason turning or resurfacing (removing material) will only result in excessive heat and more warping.

Here'* a link that shows the difference in rotors.
http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...ghlight=brakes
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