Brakes shakes when slowing down from high speeds
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Brakes shakes when slowing down from high speeds
Hey:
I just had my rear rotors and pads done about 200 miles ago and now I feel shaking in the steering wheel and brake pedal when slowing down from high speeds.
The mechanic said the front pads had 50% life left.
I think the front rotors and pads need to be changed.
What do you think?
Thanks
I just had my rear rotors and pads done about 200 miles ago and now I feel shaking in the steering wheel and brake pedal when slowing down from high speeds.
The mechanic said the front pads had 50% life left.
I think the front rotors and pads need to be changed.
What do you think?
Thanks
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ivanj (04-30-19)
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First off, any time I get new braking components (pads/rotors/calipers), I always re-bed in the components by using the below procedure. After trying this, please report back and see if the problem still persists.
https://www.powerstop.com/brake-pad-break-in-procedure/
https://www.powerstop.com/brake-pad-break-in-procedure/
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I tried to re-bed them and still the same issue.
I also tried to change the rotors and pads but can not get the top caliper bolt off. I used WD-40 and a breaker bar but I felt like it was going to strip the bolt.
Any ideas?
Thanks
I also tried to change the rotors and pads but can not get the top caliper bolt off. I used WD-40 and a breaker bar but I felt like it was going to strip the bolt.
Any ideas?
Thanks
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^Well, you're kinda hinting at the root of the issue; it seems to be a seized caliper. That coupled with new pads/rotors can cause alot of issues. I had to replace both of my rear calipers after a new pad / rotor change. The caliper wouldn't fully release from the rotor surface and caused EXCESSIVE heat and smoke.
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