wobble while breaking

• Jun 20, 2011

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bigtigga84

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so when i step on the breaks to stop, it almost feels like the front end is hopping. not real violent, but enough that i notice it. front shocks are less than a year old and the rears are brand new, bilsteins front and rear. any ideas?

 

• Jun 20, 2011

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you feel nothing in the brake pedal?

 

• Jun 20, 2011

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nope, it feels find and the steering wheel doesn't shake

 

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Do you have drums or rotors in the rear of the truck?

 

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rotors. pads are good still plenty of meat. squeak a little when gently breaking like at lights. but other than that they are ok

 

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this might sound weird, but you wanna start with having your rear rotors checked for run out.

 

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hmm ok

 

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thanks adam. i will have to make a few phone calls tomorrow

 

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No problem...if you have a micrometer you can check for run out and warpage yourself...I once had run out on a rotor so bad I didnt even need one to find it...

 

• Jun 20, 2011

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definitly get it taken care off asap because the more warped that rotor gets the less likely it is that a shop will be able to machine it and you have to buy a new one!

 

• Jun 20, 2011

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dth418 said:

definitly get it taken care off asap because the more warped that rotor gets the less likely it is that a shop will be able to machine it and you have to buy a new one!

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I know it us a common practice to machine rotors. But for what a new set cost I usually go that way. Plus upgrade if possible. Stopping is more important than going. My 2 cents.

 

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this might make me sound really stupid, but so be it lol. will the rear wheels turn by hand? i've tried before and it catches. gonna see if i can rent a run out tool and do it myself. are we thinking it's the rear?

 

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Yes, the rear.

 

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Ok though so just checkin. Well advance doesn't rent the tool. Damn it