Caramanos2000 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Ok im really confused as to my brakes. If I apply the brakes lightly as anything over 40mph I get a vibration in the steering wheel. If I brake hard a few times the vibration at highway speeds is kinda scary. I have new duralast rotors, pads, rebuilt calipers, shoes etc. What could it be? To attempt to remedy the situation I am going to remove the rotors and take them in for warranty and I just got a set of Bendix CQ Ceramic pads from rockauto on special for $10.85 You guys think that will help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihscout54 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I just got me a set of the bendix pads for my brat off rockauto. They are terribly noisy till they warm up. It sounds like your vibration is a warped rotor to me, especially if its Duralast, im guessing those are the, rarely turnable Autozone cheapies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOOBOUTLAW Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Your wheels could be out of balance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caramanos2000 Posted June 12, 2009 Author Share Posted June 12, 2009 The wheels were just balanced also. Yes they are like $20 rotors from autozone, should I take them in for warranty or... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Put a dial indicator on the rotor and find out for sure. GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niku-Sama Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 take them in and have them put a dial indicator on them, or just take them in and say they are warped. didnt by chance go through any puddles after heating up your brakes did you? duralast never last especially from the auto-bone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caramanos2000 Posted June 13, 2009 Author Share Posted June 13, 2009 I heard warped rotors was a myth lol. Anyways yes I go through LOADS of puddles:grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 I heard warped rotors was a myth lol. Not at all. Every Legacy I've owned so far has had warped rotor's to some extent - even my 91 SS which uses the 274mm rotors of the later 2.5GT's were severely warped. People use their brakes instead of dropping down a gear around here. Used to have some Ford Aerostar's - they would always warp after a time. It's a known problem. I've never had a warped set on an EA vehicle though. GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 OH yea break rotors warp. My wifes caravan rotors were terrrible. You could tell they were warped just buy them sitting on the van. You could se the spots where it was brakeing and not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitch de la Brat Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 I've never had a warped set on an EA vehicle though. Well, I have. My BRAT is currently looking for some new rotors cuz mine go (squeak*pause*squeak) every second or so depending on speed. Oh and I'm buying new pads as well Oh and Caramonos2000, I would get raybestos, or a similar brand. They're available from csk/oreiley's, and they are what my dad uses on his mail car, and my moms mail car. And you wouldn't believe the kind of torture those brakes take. Twitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caramanos2000 Posted June 13, 2009 Author Share Posted June 13, 2009 Sometimes when I turn I get an intermitent squeek, could that be my rotors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amk Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Sometimes when I turn I get an intermitent squeek, could that be my rotors? I had a similar prob, took them for skimming and that solved the prob, may be you could try that out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caramanos2000 Posted June 13, 2009 Author Share Posted June 13, 2009 Skimming? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Turning. Meaning they basically put it on a lathe and make the surface even again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tizzle Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Turning. Meaning they basically put it on a lathe and make the surface even again. ya, get this done. problem solved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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