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Old 10-09-2011, 08:18 PM
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Warped Rotors?
Is my car shaking when I brake at speeds 55 and up due to warped Rotors? This is really f'en annoying and i need to get this fixed... Thanks
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Old 10-09-2011, 08:21 PM
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either that or welcome to the shitty steering column club
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1. steering column

2. Rotors

3. possible wheel bearing

try rotors first
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Old 10-09-2011, 08:28 PM
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I would get your rotors turned first if they can be, that's gonna be the cheapest fix. If that doesn't work try new rotors, if you only get shaking when braking, it's most likely warped rotors
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Old 10-09-2011, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by TommypSS/TC
I would get your rotors turned first if they can be, that's gonna be the cheapest fix. If that doesn't work try new rotors, if you only get shaking when braking, it's most likely warped rotors
ya it only happens when i brake at like 55 up and its really really annoying.. would u guys recommend R1s?
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ya it only happens when i brake at like 55 up and its really really annoying.. would u guys recommend R1s?
R1s are fine rotors. You might be able to get your current ones machined so they are no longer warped and keep using those.
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i went to get mine turned and it didnt work dont have cash to get new rotors though so im just rolling around on warped ones lol
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Originally Posted by TommypSS/TC
R1s are fine rotors. You might be able to get your current ones machined so they are no longer warped and keep using those.
already had my stock ones machined down and it stopped for a bit but not long, and what would you guys recommend with the rotors like drill/ slotted or like a blank rotor?
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already had my stock ones machined down and it stopped for a bit but not long, and what would you guys recommend with the rotors like drill/ slotted or like a blank rotor?
ahh ok gotcha. Personally I don't recommend anything more than slotted. Drilled just takes away surface area. Blank or slotted are the way to go.
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ahh ok gotcha. Personally I don't recommend anything more than slotted. Drilled just takes away surface area. Blank or slotted are the way to go.
u have any other suggestions for brakes?
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