car acting like it doesn't want to stop
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car acting like it doesn't want to stop
i don't know if its my brakes or if i'm doing something wrong, but there has been a couple of times that my car acted like it didn't want to stop. i'll be in my car w/ my friend and she's like, "LaDonna, what are you doing?" i actually thought that i was going to hit a couple of cars. i also have been experiencing the shakey wheel while braking. i just need to take my car in and have it looked at. btw...i only had my car for like 1 year, 1 month
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For the shaking, you have deposits built up on the rotor and pad surface. This most likely is also contributing to your poor brake performance. Switch to fresh brake pads and follow a proper procedure to bed the pads to the rotor surface. In doing so, you'll also sweep the rotor clear of many of the deposits. It should help improve your braking.
Also, consider having your brake fluid checked.
Also, consider having your brake fluid checked.
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
For the shaking, you have deposits built up on the rotor and pad surface. This most likely is also contributing to your poor brake performance. Switch to fresh brake pads and follow a proper procedure to bed the pads to the rotor surface. In doing so, you'll also sweep the rotor clear of many of the deposits. It should help improve your braking.
Also, consider having your brake fluid checked.
Also, consider having your brake fluid checked.
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I had the same problem with my TSX almost 8 months after I bought it. I took it to the dealer and they replaced the rotors and pads under warrantee. You can do a search for brakes or warped rotors and find people who had similar situations. Good luck!
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Originally Posted by LaDonna
how often should you get brakes placed on your car???
How many miles do you have on your car so far?
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
Brakes vary depending on driving habits, type of driving, and how hard you use them. In this case, I don't think that brake pads are necessarily worn down, but rather glazed beyond saving. Most people are too gentle on their brakes and, as a result, cause them to glaze, which severely reduces the braking performance.
How many miles do you have on your car so far?
How many miles do you have on your car so far?
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Average pads + average useage = about 25K-30K miles. By 19K miles they definitely need to be checked and possibly replaced. A great deal depends on your driving style.
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Do yourself a favour and if you do need new pads, ditch the OEM's for some Axxis, Hawk, or other performance-oriented ones, because the OEM ones are pretty shitty to begin with.
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
Brakes vary depending on driving habits, type of driving, and how hard you use them. In this case, I don't think that brake pads are necessarily worn down, but rather glazed beyond saving. Most people are too gentle on their brakes and, as a result, cause them to glaze, which severely reduces the braking performance.
How many miles do you have on your car so far?
How many miles do you have on your car so far?
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Seriously though, what do you mean by brakes getting glazed, please explain.
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Originally Posted by whynot
Mmmm... glazed brakes... I also like 'em chocolate frosted...
Seriously though, what do you mean by brakes getting glazed, please explain.
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Seriously though, what do you mean by brakes getting glazed, please explain.
To prevent this, avoid "riding" your brakes, and make sure to apply firm, steady pressure while braking instead of just lightly resting your foot on the brake pedal and dragging out your stopping distances.
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