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10-07-2011, 11:46 PM | #1 |
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Vibration when Braking
OK a while back when I would step on the brake my steering wheel would vibrate and i could feel vibration in my brake pedal. I changed out my front rotors and pads the issue went away. its been about a month and the problem has come back. Ive done a bunch of searching and everything i read simply says:
1.bad rotors (i have new ones) 2.wheel bearings 3. alignment (car doesnt pull left or right) 4 tire balance (just got brand new tires put on4 days ago) Am I missing any potential issues? how could i tell if bearings are bad? and if it is the bearings is it better to buy th whole hub assembly or have them pressed in? This issue is driving me nuts. I was so glad when it went away just to come back is irratating. I a suppose to go to Key West next week (not a fun trip this time) and need to get this car driving properly. Also should I pull my wheel off and wipe down the rotors with brake cleaner and try to rebed them? and advice is greatly appreciated
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10-07-2011, 11:49 PM | #2 |
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You should try to avoid replacing both rotors and pads at the same time. If you must do it, do new rotors on old pads, then add the new pads after bed-in.
That aside, did you do a proper bed-in? |
10-07-2011, 11:52 PM | #3 |
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I honestly didnt realize that it would do any harm to use new pads with new rotors. I followed the bed in on stoptech website.
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10-08-2011, 12:10 AM | #4 |
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Is there any black spotting on your rotors? Pulsating brakes generally equals uneven deposits on your rotors, and given the timing of your bed-in procedure... you should try it again.
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10-08-2011, 12:12 AM | #5 |
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i did notice today on one of my front rotors a spot that was a little darker than the rest of the rotor surface. if it is material any suggestions on getting it off? do i just use brake cleaner? thanks
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10-08-2011, 12:22 AM | #6 | |
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Double check to make sure, otherwise follow Brembo's bed-in process. BREMBO Gran Turismo In a safe area, apply brakes moderately from 60mph to 30mph and then drive approximately 1/2 mile to allow the brakes to cool. Repeat this procedure approximately 30 times. |
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10-08-2011, 12:25 AM | #7 |
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And if it is cemented what do I do? Do I have to replace the rotor or can it be saved
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10-08-2011, 12:34 AM | #8 | |
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*Btw, did you stop the car at anytime while bedding the brakes, like stuck in traffic? Stopping with very hot brakes can lead to deposits which I'm more inclined to believe is the issue. Last edited by thesmokingman; 10-08-2011 at 12:56 AM. |
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10-08-2011, 08:15 AM | #9 |
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No I made sure not to stop after I as done bedding I drove about a mile home so they could cool down a bit before I stopped. Then I let them cool completely
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10-08-2011, 08:37 AM | #10 |
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Stoptechs procedure is probably written with higher performance vehicles in mind, however it is thurough and has worked for many without problems including myself.
Stopping with hot brakes shouldn't cause any deposits. Holding the brake pedal down while stationary with hot rotors can result in deposits. Just before the wheels stop rolling release the pedal. For AT vehicles, shift to N while slowing to the stop. |
10-08-2011, 08:42 AM | #11 |
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Guess the first thing I need to do is figure out if I do in fact have deposits on my rotors or if I have another issue
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10-08-2011, 01:56 PM | #12 |
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Usually you need to drive around for 10-20 minutes to let the brakes cool down, especially after doing 8-10 hard decelerations. Letting the car sit to cool down is not the way to cool the brakes. The pads most likely deposited material.
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10-08-2011, 02:34 PM | #13 |
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I'm actually leaning toward the wheel bearings. I can hear a kinda grinding noise from front.
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10-08-2011, 05:45 PM | #14 |
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ok here are some pics of both front rotors as well as grease that i found. CV boot or wheel bearing?
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10-15-2011, 10:54 AM | #15 |
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Can rear rotors cause vibration in steering wheel and pedal? Or would only front?
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10-16-2011, 08:14 PM | #16 |
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I have the same issue only when I tap my brakes it forces the car to turn right.
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10-16-2011, 10:44 PM | #17 |
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Your CV boot is leaking grease, get it replaced asap and check for damage on the CV joint.
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10-17-2011, 07:17 AM | #18 |
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Ya I plan on here in another week. I think I'm going to replace the axle. I just gota get some helicoil for my caliper before I take them off.
The vibration is pissing me off. |
10-18-2011, 08:32 PM | #19 |
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Uneven pad deposits - or more correctly an uneven transfer layer is almost certainly the issue.
First thing is to try and re-bed the pads. |
10-18-2011, 08:56 PM | #20 |
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Anything I need to do prior to rebedding them.
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10-19-2011, 12:22 AM | #21 |
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10-19-2011, 09:20 AM | #22 | |
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10-19-2011, 11:41 AM | #23 |
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everyone should contact me fro brakes
Here is what I do - and will publish soon once i review it to 'idiot proof' it. 1. Insure proper install and brakes function normally. Remember - brakes save your life every time you use them. 2. Warm brakes up by performing some easy to moderate slow downs from normal speeds like what would occur in regular driving. Do no drag brake and do not come to a complete stop. 4. FIND A SAFE PLACE! 3. Perform 6-10 moderately hard stops from at or near highway speed down to about 15 MPH. Do not come to a complete stop. Brake at about 3/4's of threshold without engaging ABS. You will likely smell brake pad on the last 1 or 2 stops and you may get some green fade so be prepared. The goal is to evenly heat the system up enough to heat cycle the rotors, burn off excess pad resins and apply a uniform transfer layer from the pad to the rotor. 4. Cool the brakes by driving at speed for several minutes with minimal use of brakes. 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4. This time brake at or near threshold without engaging ABS. DO NOT come to a complete stop with hot brakes engaged unless it is necessary. You may smell brake pad but fade will be less likely as the pads are already mostly broken in. After bedding look at your pads and rotors. Expect to see a uniform and fine patina/gray film on the rotor and some white ash on the sides of the pads. This is a general indication of good bedding and you should take a photo or remember what you see. |
10-20-2011, 10:11 PM | #24 |
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ok last night i found a nice quiet road to bed them on. When i would go to brake hard it almost sounded like my tires were bouncing. sounds crazy. Ive never heard of anything causing that. I did just get new tires. Could the tires not balanced properly cause that? I dont get a vibration when driving ONLY when braking.
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10-21-2011, 03:05 PM | #25 |
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It looks like you have some serious metal deposits in that grease. Check that CV boot for cracks, and really check it good. Pull those rubber accordions apart hard and look for them. My guess is that you have both CV problems and the bearing is going bad. To check the bearing, grab your wheel when your car is on the ground and push in towards the engine really hard repeatedly to shake the wheel back and forth. Put your weight into it. You should have ZERO movement at the hub. The only movement you will have is from the suspension and tire flex. If you have any weird clunks or if you can feel the bearing give at all, it is bad and needs to be replaced.
When you are shaking it, shake on the vertical plane only, otherwise you will get movement from the tie rods. |
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