Help! Pulsing brakes...
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From: Philomath Oregon
Help! Pulsing brakes...
I'm getting pretty tired of my brakes pulsing and squeaking. :cuss The pulsing is really annoying and the squeaking is pretty annoying. Both vary depending on braking pressure.
I've got stock pads with less than 10k miles on them on the front. I'm not sure of the condition of the rear pads, though they were at about 50% when I had the fronts replaced.
I'm leaving open the option of replacing my rotors and possibly upgrading them to something that looks cooler like the Eradispeeds. Are there any actual benefits to the slotted and cross drilled rotors? I've been reading opinions all over the place on this issue.
What about my pads? Should I upgrade to Hawks or Raybestos ceramics?
Should I just take my rotors off, clean up the hubs and remount them and see if that helps?
I've got a dial indicator, is it worth trying to check the runout on the rotors?
I've got the service manuals, a good assortment of tools, a floor jack, jack stands and a little bit of experience. So I can probably handle this myself. :smash: If all that fails, I've got friends and the forum. :D
So what should I do? :confused:
Any and all tips are appreciated. This place rocks. :thumbs:
Thanks :cheers:
Keith
I've got stock pads with less than 10k miles on them on the front. I'm not sure of the condition of the rear pads, though they were at about 50% when I had the fronts replaced.
I'm leaving open the option of replacing my rotors and possibly upgrading them to something that looks cooler like the Eradispeeds. Are there any actual benefits to the slotted and cross drilled rotors? I've been reading opinions all over the place on this issue.
What about my pads? Should I upgrade to Hawks or Raybestos ceramics?
Should I just take my rotors off, clean up the hubs and remount them and see if that helps?
I've got a dial indicator, is it worth trying to check the runout on the rotors?
I've got the service manuals, a good assortment of tools, a floor jack, jack stands and a little bit of experience. So I can probably handle this myself. :smash: If all that fails, I've got friends and the forum. :D
So what should I do? :confused:
Any and all tips are appreciated. This place rocks. :thumbs:
Thanks :cheers:
Keith
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Joined: Jan 2002
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From: The Woodlands Texas
Re: Help! Pulsing brakes... (KeithGottaVette)
Save your money and stick with the stock vented rotors. Drilled and slotted look cool but can crack, cost a ton of $$ and eat up pads. I use stock rotors and Raybestos QC ceramic pads.
The pulsing may be happening because the brake pressure modulator valve is shot. Or, the electronic brake control module may be going. You would have to replace either of these as they are not easy to repair.
SAVE THE WAVE :seeya :cheers: :yesnod: :lol:
The pulsing may be happening because the brake pressure modulator valve is shot. Or, the electronic brake control module may be going. You would have to replace either of these as they are not easy to repair.
SAVE THE WAVE :seeya :cheers: :yesnod: :lol:
