Brake vibration new 2005 RL
#1
Brake vibration new 2005 RL
Picked up the newRL (18"OEM rims, Pirelli PZero Nero tires) last Friday, drove about 30 miles, no problems with brakes. Wife drove it to NJ (about 160 miles). On NJ Turnpike, had to brake hard when cop car pulled out suddenly from shoulder (to catch someone else). Since then, there is rumbling vibration when braking unless you brake very gently. Maybe getting a little better. Any idea what the problem is? Anything to do with braking hard with new pads/rotors? Overtorqued lug nuts? Advice appreciated. Will visit the service department on Tuesday (no appt) if this doesn't go away.Thanks.
#2
Originally Posted by ishanb
Picked up the newRL (18"OEM rims, Pirelli PZero Nero tires) last Friday, drove about 30 miles, no problems with brakes. Wife drove it to NJ (about 160 miles). On NJ Turnpike, had to brake hard when cop car pulled out suddenly from shoulder (to catch someone else). Since then, there is rumbling vibration when braking unless you brake very gently. Maybe getting a little better. Any idea what the problem is? Anything to do with braking hard with new pads/rotors? Overtorqued lug nuts? Advice appreciated. Will visit the service department on Tuesday (no appt) if this doesn't go away.Thanks.
My first guess is you have some pad build up due to the hard braking. Take a look at:
http://www.stoptech.com/whitepapers/...otors_myth.htm
#4
My wife tells me that after about another 50 miles of driving, the vibration with braking is pretty much gone. I suspect you had the right diagnosis, and I'll let it be for now. For the price, it's a great car to drive; a little bit more low end torque would be nice though...will have to wait until I get my Flying Spur in 2007 or 2008, assuming gas isn't at $6/gallon by then.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
MrHeeltoe
1G TSX Tires, Wheels, & Suspension
20
02-23-2023 01:54 PM
MrHeeltoe
2G TSX Tires, Wheels & Suspension
3
09-29-2015 10:43 PM
Joe Avesyan
3G TL Performance Parts & Modifications
9
09-29-2015 03:57 PM
MrHeeltoe
3G TL Tires, Wheels & Suspension
0
09-28-2015 05:43 PM