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Rubbing/Pulsing noise when coming to a stop

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Old 10-07-15, 06:00 PM
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Default Rubbing/Pulsing noise when coming to a stop

My 2006 AWD RX330 rotors were starting to get warped so I changed them out along with new pads. I put new rotors in the front and new pads all around. Everything went smoothly other than getting the bottom rear slider pins to go back in easily.

Well its been a week now and I noticed that if I press on the brakes at low speeds say 20-30mph with a decent amount of pressure noting too crazy there is a rubbing/pulsing noise right before i stop completely. It doesn't happen right when I apply the brake but right before the stop. It kind of sounds like the ABS is kicking in but i don't feel it in the pedal like you do for ABS or I don't hear the electrical noise you hear from ABS. Has anyone come across this problem?

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Old 10-08-15, 09:52 AM
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Does the steering wheel shake? Perhaps something wasn't tighten down or loosen up? Vibrations and noise can be a number of things; so we recommend going over the work again just to make sure nothing is out of place. Examine the rotors to see if there is any uneven wear - which can mean the pads are shaking about. If nothing, then perhaps it's the calipers. Let us know what you find out or if you have questions.
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Do you have any warning lights lit, like VSC ? If so, could be the wheel speed sensor(s).
Old 10-20-15, 01:27 PM
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And yet another newbie that posts and runs. Argh!
Old 10-22-15, 05:44 PM
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What type of Rotors and how much did you pay for it? Does it sound like metal rubbing or just shanking steering wheel? DId you break in the brakes/rotors?
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