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Old 09-14-2006, 02:34 AM
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Vibration while stopping..

As I am coming to a stop me steering wheel and basically the whole truck shudders. What could this be? The brakes? Is this covered under the brake TSB?
 
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Old 09-14-2006, 03:18 AM
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sounds like u've got a case of warped rotors.... might need to have them shaved.
 
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Old 09-14-2006, 03:42 AM
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I believe this is rotor related as well.
 
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Old 09-14-2006, 10:04 AM
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warped rotors, I have the same problem..
 
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Old 09-14-2006, 12:24 PM
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Yep, sounds like warped rotors to me. Had this happen on my last truck.

EDIT: I don't know about shaving them...they need to be replaced.
 
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Old 09-14-2006, 12:34 PM
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yes replace them with some aftermarket rotors. Just don't buy the cheapest ones on the shelf. Of course there are a few TSB that cover the same thing your talking about. The dealer might help you out. It's worth a try.
 

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Old 09-14-2006, 12:43 PM
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I had that problem, they replaced my rotors, I would suggest you have them replace them not resurface them.
 
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Old 09-14-2006, 12:52 PM
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Also keep your lug nuts torqued properly so it doesn't happen again.
 
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Old 09-14-2006, 03:25 PM
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Warped rotors, mine was guaranty cover on 15.000 miles and know is starting again replace with after mark with some kind of sloted o went holes
 
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Old 09-14-2006, 07:50 PM
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I wonder if they will cover it under warranty with your 35's. I'd go with some aftermarket brakes and rotors since your running a larger tire.
 
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Old 09-14-2006, 08:04 PM
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Just machine(shave) them. The only difference between machined rotors and new rotors is $100 bucks for some new one's that are probily only 2mm thicker.

Don't waste money on new ones, just have them machined.
 
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Old 09-14-2006, 08:08 PM
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On my last truck, I had a camber problem (or caster, I can't remember which is which) and had to get an aftermarket camber kit too.
 
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Old 09-14-2006, 08:09 PM
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wtf?
 
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Old 09-14-2006, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by killedbyaspoon
Just machine(shave) them. The only difference between machined rotors and new rotors is $100 bucks for some new one's that are probily only 2mm thicker.

Don't waste money on new ones, just have them machined.
Once they warp, They are sure to do it again. I don't turn mine if they are warpped. Because I never had any luck and always ended up doing twice the work.
 
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Old 09-14-2006, 08:23 PM
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I guess everyone has thier own opinion. I turn rotors at work alot and to my knowlege I've had no come-backs.
 

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