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Old 12-26-2004, 01:45 PM
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OK....im concerned about this....when i am traveling at mostly any speed and then hit the brakes my steering wheel begins to shake/rattle...what do u guys think is my problem? Thanks for your help.
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That is what I am thinking.
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what causes the rotors to be "warped?"
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Getting very hot can cause it, not torquing the wheels is a common cause as well.
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Definitely warped rotors....f-body curse. You should replace them and make sure that you always tighten the lugnuts in proper sequence to 100 ft-lbs.
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Agreed, Also make sure you clean off the rust on the back of the rotor and the hub!!
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Yeah!!!!!!!!! Get the old rotors turned and drive like a grandma and you'll never have this warping problem again. Stock F-body rotors=
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whats the proper sequence for tightning lug nuts?
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just like drawing a star
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you could have also been braking hard a few times then hit a puddle of water
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