Pulsating Brake pedal. HELP!
I have a 2003 Tahoe. About 30,000 miles ago, I replaced front brake pads and rotors, and rear pads only. NOW, I am getting some SLIGHT pulsating when applying the brakes gently. When applying them har...
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jbres wrote:
terryallan- how do you have them turned? Would it be cheaper to just buy new?
No it is not cheaper to buy new. Turning rotors is VERY inexpensive. You simply take off the rotors, and take them to a mechanic. He puts them on a lathe, and skims off the high spots. Turning them "true"
Some garages can turn them while still on the vehicle. Now IF the rotors are warped badly enough, or very worn, They can turn a hole in them. Then you would have to replace them
Many things can cause the rotors to warp. The main culprit is cold water. Cold water on a hot rotor is almost a guaranteed warped rotor. That is why when I hit a puddle, and see the steam come off the brakes, I gently apply the brakes just enough to dry them.
