Car Shaking

SouthArk370Z · 02-15-2016, 09:38 PM

The fact that the symptoms keep returning lead me to believe it is a problem with some kind of buildup on the rotor face(s). The leaking caliper may be allowing fluid onto the face (the caliper has been leaking for a LONG time if this is the case). Maybe the way you use the brakes is causing a quick buildup of pad material.

Most of the other suggestions I've seen in this thread would be immediately apparent and not take a while to show up.

YMMV

mishuko · 02-16-2016, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

The fact that the symptoms keep returning lead me to believe it is a problem with some kind of buildup on the rotor face(s). The leaking caliper may be allowing fluid onto the face (the caliper has been leaking for a LONG time if this is the case). Maybe the way you use the brakes is causing a quick buildup of pad material.

Most of the other suggestions I've seen in this thread would be immediately apparent and not take a while to show up.

YMMV

sounds plausabile with a leak causing quicker deposit build up.

I think this is your rotor... resurfacing sports rotors aren't the best idea since the problem is usually going to come back.

there was another thread a few weeks back where Jar gave a good run down on what to or not do.

tl/dr/can't find -> brake more evenly, don't press too hard when at a stand still, don't drive through puddles intentionally (hot rotors + cold water = bad)

btw I had a similar vibration in the pedal/wheel but only between 60 to 50. it would disappear in low speed scenario's. swapped the rotors and pads.

JARblue · 02-16-2016, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Got_Z

I understand this can be because of:
- Uneven brake deposits (I have tried rebedding them properly and didn't help)
-Warped rotors (which I think is unlikely)

Can anyone else think of any other reason? At this point I want to sell the Z because I've had this issue for close to 24,000 miles and at this point I'm SICK of this shaking. Any help is appreciated

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

The fact that the symptoms keep returning lead me to believe it is a problem with some kind of buildup on the rotor face(s).

My guess is the recurrence of the issue is most likely due to poor braking habits. At least, I would start there because it is the cheapest fix. I might even consider some new blank rotors, which are inexpensive.

Ghostvette · 02-16-2016, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

My guess is the recurrence of the issue is most likely due to poor braking habits. At least, I would start there because it is the cheapest fix. I might even consider some new blank rotors, which are inexpensive.

JAR, I would have to agree. This is the second thread the OP has posted on this issue, and he pretty much got the same advice the first time.

mishuko · 02-16-2016, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ghostvette

jar, i would have to agree. This is the second thread the op has posted on this issue, and he pretty much got the same advice the first time.

but it's never the pilot error!

Rusty · 02-16-2016, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

My guess is the recurrence of the issue is most likely due to poor braking habits. At least, I would start there because it is the cheapest fix. I might even consider some new blank rotors, which are inexpensive.

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

JAR, I would have to agree. This is the second thread the OP has posted on this issue, and he pretty much got the same advice the first time.

Running around doing some hot driving. Coming up to a red light, holding the brakes on tight. Causing a high spot.

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