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Read T 07-20-2014 03:14 PM

As noted above he has replaced those parts.

Just a thought, but who's installing the pads/rotors. Improperly installed pads could create uneven wear on the rotors and get them out of balance. I still find it VERY hard to believe you are getting enough heat in your rotors during daily driving to actually warp them. I can't even do that on the track or autocross when my brakes are being used HEAVILY. Do you live in mountains or drag the brakes a bunch?

cossie1600 07-20-2014 03:48 PM

Most people can't even tell the difference between a warped disc and pad deposit....

Read T 07-20-2014 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600 (Post 2902326)
Most people can't even tell the difference between a warped disc and pad deposit....

True, and the fix for both is the same (resurface or replace rotors). It's just semantics really. But again, probably not warping those rotors.

370z_2910 07-22-2014 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Read T (Post 2902309)
As noted above he has replaced those parts.

Just a thought, but who's installing the pads/rotors. Improperly installed pads could create uneven wear on the rotors and get them out of balance. I still find it VERY hard to believe you are getting enough heat in your rotors during daily driving to actually warp them. I can't even do that on the track or autocross when my brakes are being used HEAVILY. Do you live in mountains or drag the brakes a bunch?

may i know what type of rotor and brake brands are you using?

Read T 07-22-2014 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 370z_2910 (Post 2903994)
may i know what type of rotor and brake brands are you using?

For Daily Driving: OEM rotors and PFC OEM replacement Pads, PFC 665 Fluid, Ventus V12
On the Track: Z1 slotted rotors (BPI) and PFC 08 or 01 Race Pads, PFC 665 Fluid, Kuhmho XS 275 all around

I was a little weary of Z1s rotors at first, hopeing I wouldn't pull a Lewis Hamilton, but they have done great at the track.

cwatkins 08-14-2015 09:38 PM

brake jubber!!
 
I am experiencing the same problem also. I replace the rotors and pads but still getting "brake jubber". Ill try bleeding the brake to see if that resolves the problem

370z_2910 09-18-2015 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by cwatkins (Post 3285537)
I am experiencing the same problem also. I replace the rotors and pads but still getting "brake jubber". Ill try bleeding the brake to see if that resolves the problem

any update on solving your brake issues...


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