Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2003 11:45:30 -0300 From: Dexter J <lamealameadingdongnopsamlamelame.org> Subject: Re: Vibration when braking?
Salutations: Grunff wrote: > > 'nuther Bob wrote: > > > Yeah... I've heard theories that rotors warp primarily to uneven > > torque from allowing tire monkeys to work on your car. Always > > check the bolts with a torque wrench after anyone removes or > > installs wheels, then again after 200 miles or so. I don't know if > > it's true (the torque/warp theory) but it can't hurt. > > I've heard that one too, but I'm not too sure. > > I think a big factor is driving the car hard, then coming to a > stop while the rotors are still very hot. They then cool very > unevenly, with the area under the pads cooling at a much lower > rate than the exposed areas. This mechanism definitely causes > warping; I've experienced it first hand. > > -- > Grunff I have a twist on that.. When I'm braking (89 9000T CD) I get a light vibration in the wheel - but as I apply the brake harder it goes away.. I also have a worn - although not really badly yet - control arm bushing(s).. I had assumed it was a rotor until I replaced my front ones and it didn't go away.. You know - I still prefer the double wishbone from the 900 - this new fangled McPherson jag doesn't seem to have the longevity.. :) .. -- J Dexter - webmaster - http://www.dexterdyne.org/ all tunes - no cookies no subscription no weather no ads no news no phone in - RealAudio 8+ Required - all the Time Radio Free Dexterdyne Top Tune o'be-do-da-day Brian Setzer Orchestra - Bond - Mission Impossible - Peter Gunn http://www.dexterdyne.org/888/021.RAM
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