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Old May 8, 2006 | 10:39 PM
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My 93 feels like it pulses when I do a normal brake. It almost feels like a warped rotor. This is my first C4 and I don't now what to expect.
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Old May 8, 2006 | 10:45 PM
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Is there anything that makes you suspect it could be anything but a warped rotor? That is what it sounds like.

As far as rotor replacment it is as straight foreward as any other car. Quality rotors are reasonably priced too.
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Old May 9, 2006 | 09:57 AM
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I think you can expect to find warped rotor(s).

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Old May 9, 2006 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by SJW
I think you can expect to find warped rotor(s).
Yep, not uncommon.
Brakes should not pulse under normal use.

You can also cure this by having the rotors turned by a competent shop.

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Old May 9, 2006 | 11:49 AM
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Thanks everyone
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Old May 9, 2006 | 12:37 PM
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Be sure to always torque your wheel lugs properly.

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Old May 9, 2006 | 02:18 PM
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I think a bad caliper can cause that too, at least on my Explorer it did.
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