Brake Pulsing At low Speed?
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Brake Pulsing At low Speed?
Hey guys. I rencetly bought a 2002 Pontiac Firebird Formula with 32K miles on it.
Ive noticed that when coming to a stop at low low speed I can feel the brakes pulsating. There is no vibration at all. Again its only at low speed when my stop is almost complete.
Ive noticed that when coming to a stop at low low speed I can feel the brakes pulsating. There is no vibration at all. Again its only at low speed when my stop is almost complete.
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Brembo blanks are the best solid style rotor, but they are kind of pricey. The Duralast ones are excellent and they only cost like $30 front and $26 rear, you cant beat that price.
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I think i'll order the blank Brembos.
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I have the pulsing at low speeds and my steering wheel shakes at highway speeds when braking. I know these are symptoms of warped front rotors, but I just replaced them last summer with the Duralast ones from Autozone...and I'm not hard on the brakes. Is there an underlying problem that causes warped rotors on a yearly basis?
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seems to be a coming issue with these cars. from what ive read the blank brembos hold up the best as compared to other blank rotors. i got mine from tirerack. its was about $280 for all 4.
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I had this same issue, put on brand new brake pads and replaced the rotors with new ones too....still have the issue. This is on a 2000 Camaro.
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Before you go and dump money into your brakes. 1. I would lift the car and rock the tire at 3 and 9 next 12 and 6. This will check your ball joints, wheel bearings, and steering componants. Wheel bearings have been known to go bad often on our cars. 2. Next I would get a dial indicator and check rotor run out. It should be under .005" but I feel more comfortable around .001-.002 If you dont have a dial indicator ($20 at harborfreight sometimes with the snake) take it to a autobparts store that machines and have them measure your brake rotors for you. Just me 2cents