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arivera 04-24-2003 05:51 AM

Brake Problems
 
Okay, I have a 97, V6 Mustang and my problem is this:

for about the last two weeks, I've noticed that whenever I apply the brakes, I can feel the brake pedal pulsating and the steering wheel vibrates to the same 'beat'. And the harder I press the pedal, the stronger the vibration.

This happens no matter whether the brakes are hot or cold.

I had the front rotors machined and the pads changed about four months, and I had the same thing done to the rear brakes two days ago. Still happens.

Any ideas?:confused:

GodStang 04-24-2003 12:11 PM

Same problem so I installed 2003 Cobra 13" brakes. It is gone now.

arivera 04-24-2003 12:52 PM

Hmmmmm. Not a bad idea but do you know what's causing it?

84LX89GT 04-24-2003 04:02 PM

How thick are your front rotors? Thin rotors will heat up and warp back up in no time flat. Also, hot spots (hardening) can cause a pulsation.
Where did you get your rotors turned? Did they measure them? Chances are i bet your rotors may have been mismachined, are undersize, or have hot spots. If i were you, i'd get a couple new front rotors.
If you have a dial indicator you can check lateral runout of the rotor on the car and the specifications should be in most manuals (100% it's in the Ford Shop manual).


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