'05 V - feels like warped rotors - but all new brakes!
04-02-2010, 05:29 PM
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'05 V - feels like warped rotors - but all new brakes! This started as what I thought were warped brake rotors. When I hit the brakes, the steeringwheel would start to shake like they were warped. I had new brakes put on. All GM parts, new rotors and pads. Problem is still there. Anyone have any clue?!
the only thing i can think of is tie rods or ball joints. But even then, something has to be making it shake?!
the only thing i can think of is tie rods or ball joints. But even then, something has to be making it shake?!
04-02-2010, 05:40 PM
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Have you had your front tires checked for balance? Are both fron wheels true and straight? Its not unheard of to get brand new rotors that need a very slight cut (turn)
04-03-2010, 07:55 AM
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Not all the time if both sides are freezing up it will pulsate pretty bad but you would smell the brakes and your rotors would be very hot. some vehicles are different this happened to my parents old Mirage...
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04-04-2010, 01:51 PM
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Instead of guessing just jack up the front end and set it on jackstands on the fr a-arms. With the ball joints loaded like that u can just grab the fr tires and see if they wiggle cuz they shouldn't. But the rotors technically could get warped by zapping the tires on with an impact too tightly. Make sure to not get em too tight just 100ft lbs with a tq wrench.
04-04-2010, 08:15 PM
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Instead of guessing just jack up the front end and set it on jackstands on the fr a-arms. With the ball joints loaded like that u can just grab the fr tires and see if they wiggle cuz they shouldn't. But the rotors technically could get warped by zapping the tires on with an impact too tightly. Make sure to not get em too tight just 100ft lbs with a tq wrench.
What's "bedding" a brake pad?
UPDATE****
I rushed home after easter today - pulled the rotors off, had them turned. The auto parts store said "they were warped but not enough to fix what you're describing" Well I'm hoping they were wrong cause my shimmy is GONE! Not sure if its gone temporarily or i haven't got them hot enough again yet but its certainly not there. Only problem now is they don't seem as grabby but i'm sure they'll be back to normal in no time.
04-04-2010, 09:04 PM
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Google it.
04-04-2010, 10:43 PM
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I have a similar issue, but its only when I get on the brakes for the first time at speed...after that it doesnt shimmy for the rest of whatever trip im doing. Mine are probbly due to be turned.
04-05-2010, 09:49 AM
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I did that yesterday and there was no movement. Which made me think more about the rotors.
What's "bedding" a brake pad?
UPDATE****
I rushed home after easter today - pulled the rotors off, had them turned. The auto parts store said "they were warped but not enough to fix what you're describing" Well I'm hoping they were wrong cause my shimmy is GONE! Not sure if its gone temporarily or i haven't got them hot enough again yet but its certainly not there. Only problem now is they don't seem as grabby but i'm sure they'll be back to normal in no time.
What's "bedding" a brake pad?
UPDATE****
I rushed home after easter today - pulled the rotors off, had them turned. The auto parts store said "they were warped but not enough to fix what you're describing" Well I'm hoping they were wrong cause my shimmy is GONE! Not sure if its gone temporarily or i haven't got them hot enough again yet but its certainly not there. Only problem now is they don't seem as grabby but i'm sure they'll be back to normal in no time.
http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/tech/....jsp?techid=85
Now, as for getting your rotors turned, that's usually a no-no because our rotors are not generally thick enough to safely turn. However, since they were new ad only would need to be turned a small amount, you should be OK. But your rotors life will be a little less...
04-05-2010, 07:21 PM
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I just fixed the same problem you're describing. I took the front rotors to be turned, but they were too thin already. Bought new ones from O'Reillys for $68 ea. The shimmy is gone. No bedding in or anything special.
04-05-2010, 07:41 PM
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bedding in isnt anything special really anyways, but it should be done with every new set of pads/rotors installed.
