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Old May 18, 2009 | 12:02 AM
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wheel shudder under braking?

Recently I have noticed that under braking that the steering wheel shudders. Anything more than a light pressure on the brake pedal makes this happen. The one thing that i can think of is warped rotors. Any feedback and opinions would be greatly appreciated.
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Old May 18, 2009 | 12:07 AM
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Old May 18, 2009 | 05:54 AM
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Its your rotors
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Old May 18, 2009 | 06:54 AM
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Old May 18, 2009 | 07:44 AM
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Old May 18, 2009 | 04:48 PM
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Just stock rotors. Should I replace them with more stock rotors, or should I get something aftermarket?
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Old May 18, 2009 | 05:04 PM
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Warped rotors +4.
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Old May 18, 2009 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by TRichter12
Just stock rotors. Should I replace them with more stock rotors, or should I get something aftermarket?
Stock rotors = :thumbsdow
Cross drilled/slotted to avoid rotors that will warp too easily. Don't forget new pads. Search for the threads on pad/rotor opinions.
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Old May 18, 2009 | 08:18 PM
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sounds like warped rotors!! +5
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Old May 18, 2009 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by '02_TL-S
Stock rotors = :thumbsdow
Cross drilled/slotted to avoid rotors that will warp too easily. Don't forget new pads. Search for the threads on pad/rotor opinions.
The problem with new pads is that the ones on now dont even have 1000 miles on them. I just bought the car a month ago and i had them replace the pads. I have a three month 50/50 warranty with the dealership also.
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Old May 18, 2009 | 09:11 PM
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Maybe there's something funny happening with the new pads? It'd be strange to be warped to that degree that quickly, no?
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Old May 22, 2009 | 09:23 PM
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My rotors are shot also. They are stock rotors that have been on the car since 1999. I noticed coming to a stop the steering wheel would shake massively.

Just get new rotors and brake pads. Problem solved!
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