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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 11:57 PM
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Well I have recently noticed that anytime I am going highway speeds and I apply moderate brake pressure i get vibrations in the pedal and my steering also seems to shake. I am wondering whether my rotors could be warped . I also know that one of my control arm bushings is torn up so could this be a cause of my vibrations when I brake or is it most likely my rotors. I have slotted and drilled rotors. I've heard they don't help anything but anywho I was wondering if they are warped could I just get them turned? Few people have told me slotted and drilled rotors cant be turned or machined whatever its called. I'm kinda on a tight budget being a college student and all that thats why I'm considering maybe getting them cut.
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 12:18 AM
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your rotors are warped,yes drilled and slotted rotors cant be machined(turned). if your control arm bushings are collapsed that will cause a clunking over bumps and will not cause a pulsation or have anything to do with when you are braking.
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by 99huggerorangeZ
your rotors are warped,yes drilled and slotted rotors cant be machined(turned). if your control arm bushings are collapsed that will cause a clunking over bumps and will not cause a pulsation or have anything to do with when you are braking.
Exactly. Go to autozone or any car parts store and buy their cheapest rotors if youre on a budget.
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 10:12 AM
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Time for new rotors.....
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 11:30 AM
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I would have to agree. Sounds like the rotors are ready to be replaced. There are several options out there that won't break the bank.
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 11:38 PM
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Willing to suggest any?
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 11:54 PM
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YES, you can get them TURNED.
A good shop should be able to do it.
I did mine on my at a local Chevy dealer to my C5 corvette that I had and turned them no problem.

good luck
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 06:33 AM
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i think i paid a little over $100 for pads and rotors at autozone a few months ago. but how hard do u ride ur breaks ive never seen a warped drilled and slotted rotor.
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