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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 08:42 PM
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I didn't say it was the most talked about. I said they were a couple of the most talked about.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 12:14 PM
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my bad zman
anyways the vibration only comes around when im braking, its always been there i just figured it was the abs but my friend rode with me the other day and he said it could be a warped rotor/ drum, and that the vibrations get just right and the whole ruck will start to rattle.

also when i installed my leveling kit, i had no rebound from my front shocks, that could also be causing the problem
 
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 12:57 PM
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Replace the shocks, rebalance the tires, and get your front rotors turned.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 01:39 PM
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I never turn rotors, always buy new ones. They just warp faster the thinner they get. However, the rotors for my Cavalier are about $20 a piece. But if they're expensive, it's an easy way to save a few bucks.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Annihilator_X9
I never turn rotors, always buy new ones. They just warp faster the thinner they get. However, the rotors for my Cavalier are about $20 a piece. But if they're expensive, it's an easy way to save a few bucks.
I always turn rotors when I do brake jobs, if they are too thin, I replace them, however, I have been stung too many times by "new" rotors that were also warped.... so, i take a couple tenths off of new ones too..... Prevents comebacks...... I hate doing a job twice.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 09:02 PM
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Yeah I already installed some new rims and tires since then with a little bit less back space, and the brake shudder has gone away a little.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 09:07 PM
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Next check gonna get some new rotors, 3/4 calipers, new drums, 1-ton brake cylinder, springs and bushings for the rear and pads for the front, and s.s. brake lines.
Does anyone know what other brake upgrades I can do while I'm in there?
 
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 09:09 PM
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Get some GOOD quality pads. I REALLY like the carbon ceramic fellers on my 'bird, but, they were rather expensive, and must have really like the taste of rotor, as they would eat them up......
 
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 06:20 PM
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so should i get some good pads or some good rotors? ive heard its bad to have both.
ive been looking at ebc for the yellow stuff 6000 pads about $110, and dimpled and slotted rotors about $260 for a pair.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 06:31 PM
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Fancy rotors won't really help your braking. Not on a street driven vehicle, save your pennies there. If your rotors NEED replacing, just get some stock replacements. Go for the good pads though.
 
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