Brake problem

Post by **eddyZ** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 8:32 am

hi all

i've had my car for 2 yrs now. i normally drive alot during the winter to go snowboarding. i got almost 18k miles on it. around 4 months ago, my brakes started to have this small vibration to it. not like the vibration when the ABS kicks in, but the steering wheel starts to shake a bit. anyone have any thoughts on this?

thx

Post by **downedzephyr** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 8:45 am

does this vibration occur during normal driving? and have you changed your break pads in a while?

Post by **eddyZ** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 8:47 am

downedzephyr wrote:does this vibration occur during normal driving? and have you changed your break pads in a while?

it only vibrates when i press on the brakes. havent changed brakes. still stock. does this mean i need new brake pads?

Post by **downedzephyr** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 8:58 am

eddyZ wrote:
it only vibrates when i press on the brakes. havent changed brakes. still stock. does this mean i need new brake pads?

Unless you're really driving hard and constantly mashing your brake, you shouldn't need new pads. I would guess that your brake pad and rotor disc are misaligned. Generally, this is a result of warped rotors, so I would take it to either your dealership or shop to get this checked out. If it is a warped rotor, just have them machine it.

Could also be from loose or worn out wheel bearings.

Post by **eddyZ** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 9:04 am

downedzephyr wrote:
Unless you're really driving hard and constantly mashing your brake, you shouldn't need new pads. I would guess that your brake pad and rotor disc are misaligned. Generally, this is a result of warped rotors, so I would take it to either your dealership or shop to get this checked out. If it is a warped rotor, just have them machine it.

Could also be from loose or worn out wheel bearings.

by warped rotor, u mean aftermarket ones? (i'm a car noob) then no, mine are all stock. but yah, i will take it in for a check up. thx.

i will go ask some more questions in the right section. i know people are waiting to tell me to go post in he right section. haha sorry guys.

Post by **downedzephyr** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 9:38 am

eddyZ wrote:
by warped rotor, u mean aftermarket ones? (i'm a car noob) then no, mine are all stock.

No, it doesn't have to be an aftermarket rotor. Your stock rotors can still warp. Also check out the asking a good question thread, this one was kinda ambiguous. Good luck with getting this problem solved!

Post by **bkbigf0ot** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 11:23 am

you will need to cut or replace your rotors. also change your brake pads while you're at it. 2years and 20K....its time

Post by **coupecrazy1232** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 12:32 pm

[QUOTE=bkbigf0ot]you will need to cut or replace your rotors. also change your brake pads while you're at it. 2years and 20K....its time[/QUOTE

um im at a year and a half and 33000 miles...so i am thinking i should replace them asap lol

Post by **downedzephyr** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 12:36 pm

coupecrazy1232 wrote:um im at a year and a half and 33000 miles...so i am thinking i should replace them asap lol

Probably a good idea

Post by **coupecrazy1232** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 1:12 pm

i knew they werent as good as when i bought the car but they arent to bad lol ill replace them this weekend lol

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