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Old Sep 9, 2016 | 11:08 PM
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Ive always had a pull to the left when braking even before I did the v swap on my f body. With the v brakes it just became a little more evident and I didnt think much of it. Tonight while washing my car I use a chrome cleaner that has acid in it which makes my rotors rust very fast. I went to move the car into the garage and noticed this. The passenger side pads look like they're only making 1/4 contact with the rotor. I didnt use much pedal pressure but it should still be making full contact like the driver side. Anyone know why?







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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 05:06 AM
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What rotors are you using? Z06 or Camaro SS rotors? On F-Bodies the Camaro SS rotors are the "correct" rotors as the Z06 rotors are not quite large enough in diameter to make full contact with the pad, but I believe this problem is different either way. It really sounds to me like you have warped rotors.
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Old Sep 11, 2016 | 02:21 PM
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I am using the correct camaro ss rotors. There is no pedal vibration when im stopping so I dont think its warped.
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Old Sep 11, 2016 | 02:50 PM
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Report back after driving the car. Not just moving it into the garage after a wash
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Old Sep 11, 2016 | 02:51 PM
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Ive had the brakes on for 6 months lol this isnt a new problem.
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Old Sep 11, 2016 | 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by DirtyBird2000
Ive had the brakes on for 6 months lol this isnt a new problem.
Gotcha. Check the pad wear for irregularity, pistons sticking, then if that all checks out...do pad bedding process
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