Pulsating Feel
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Pulsating Feel
I'm sure this has probably been brought up before...
When braking, as I get closer to stopping I can feel a "pulsating" (and for all you wiseguys... no, it's not in my pants). Is this usual/normal or is there possibly a warped rotor issue here?
Appreciate any insight from others who have experienced the same.
When braking, as I get closer to stopping I can feel a "pulsating" (and for all you wiseguys... no, it's not in my pants). Is this usual/normal or is there possibly a warped rotor issue here?
Appreciate any insight from others who have experienced the same.
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Rotor warpage seems to be a issue that's common. Get them turned or replaced, new pads and see how that helps. Many just replace with drilled and slotted rotors for appearance and a better feel 
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Originally Posted by Scratch
Rotor warpage seems to be a issue that's common. Get them turned or replaced, new pads and see how that helps. Many just replace with drilled and slotted rotors for appearance and a better feel
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Sounds like a warped rotor to me.
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Originally Posted by napacruzerc5
Isn't this part of the ABS working under hard braking and not necessarily a problem with warped rotors?
no, the pedal shouldn't "pulse" under normal braking, it's a different feeling when ABS kicks in.
I'd have to go with the warped rotor diagnosis.
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From: Escondido CA
Originally Posted by napacruzerc5
Isn't this part of the ABS working under hard braking and not necessarily a problem with warped rotors?