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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 03:15 PM
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On my 89 Bonnie,when I put on the brakes,the car and the steering wheel shimmeys awful.I took all the wheels off and can not find anything visibly wrong..Some days it is worse.I`m thinking it must be the anti lock system.The pads are about half worn out.I thought I would put on new pads and rotors.Any suggestions?,,Thanks
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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 03:51 PM
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normally thats rotors, abs makes a noticeable noise when the motor activates
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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 04:07 PM
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The only way to check rotors is with a run out dial indicator. (+ know min thickness)
With the good pricing of new rotors, I never turn or lathe them ever, not worth it, unless they are performance or expensive rotors.
Are both sides of the pads worn evenly?
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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 05:02 PM
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Your rotors are warped.
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There is no noise.So, must be the rotors.I will go buy new rotors and pads.The vibration is from the front..Thank you all for the help.
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Originally Posted by Soft Ride
The only way to check rotors is with a run out dial indicator. (+ know min thickness)
With the good pricing of new rotors, I never turn or lathe them ever, not worth it, unless they are performance or expensive rotors.
Are both sides of the pads worn evenly?
Yes...They look ok.
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