Brake Vibe w/ slotted rotors

Old Apr 26, 2001 | 12:11 AM
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Has anyone else noticed a vibration after installing slotted rotors on their trucks. It has been many years since I put brakes on a truck, but I don't think I flawed the process.

Input will be appreciated!

Darin

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Old Apr 26, 2001 | 09:54 PM
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From what I have read on this site and others the vibration is common when decelerating hard on the highway when using slotted rotors. Most people describe it as noise rather than vibration.

Other than that, how do you like them? I have been considering a pair myself.

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Old Apr 26, 2001 | 09:59 PM
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I've got vibrations when I slow down w/ reg rotors. Any ideas?
 
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Old Apr 26, 2001 | 10:35 PM
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you need to get new front pads and have the rotors turned if possible.


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Old Apr 26, 2001 | 10:37 PM
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Do you have any suggestions on best brake pad to use?
 
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Old Apr 26, 2001 | 10:37 PM
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dlsipe: what is all this i hear about doors cracked and where does this happen????

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Old Apr 27, 2001 | 12:15 AM
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OK_ the brakes and rotors are new. I think the vibration comes from the slotted rotors. They seem to stop the truck very well, much better than stock, just wondering if the vibe (or noise) is normal.

As far as the door cracks...do a search on this message board. I hope that you have a strong stomach for this, cause almost every truck I have seen (prior to 2000) has it/them.

thanks for the replies.
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