vibrating wheel

SoFloZ · 12-05-2012, 12:33 AM

Well I just have a little bit over 8k miles and while I start to break I feel vibration. And never been to the track or any of that stuff. But I dont know what I should do for this car. IF I needed to change my break pads what brand should I go for.

P.S my Z is a Sport Package

FlawlessZ · 12-05-2012, 01:35 AM

Rotors probably. Definitely get it looked at before you do more damage.

chrischhorn · 12-05-2012, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by FlawlessZ

Rotors probably. Definitely get it looked at before you do more damage.

Agreed but 8k and bad rotors already? Must be some crazy aggressive street driving then.

SouthArk370Z · 12-05-2012, 08:32 AM

If you feel the vibration all the time at speed, it's probably a tire out of balance. Could also be an out-of-round tire. Your favorite tire/alignment shop should be able to fix you up.
If you only feel it during braking, it's probably either dirt on the pads or a warped rotor. You can get brake cleaner at most auto parts stores. Rotors are an easy DIY job.

DjSquall · 12-07-2012, 06:12 AM

I posted this a while back in another thread... Hope it helps understand the differences.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DjSquall

If the steering wheel is vibrating while braking, your rotors are probably warped.
If its vibrating while driving, it's unbalanced or flat spots or bent rims.
If you're doing hard braking and get pulled to the side, find a smoother road to slam the brakes!

Btw, who needs brakes anyways?

kns brakes · 12-07-2012, 02:50 PM

The 'warping' is a pad problem. They are getting overheated and creating judder. (Rotors rarely warp - that is just what it feels like)

When it overheats and you engage the brakes it deposits onto the rotor. So as you're braking the pad will contact the rotor but at times it will not grip in the deposit locations giving you a vibration.

Slotted rotors should help w/ this as they keep the pads fresh and the pads will take some abuse without overheating.

Also upgrading to higher temp brake pads can help.

-Nick

VDC_OFF · 12-07-2012, 03:01 PM

I have the same problem. I was thinking I just needed to get the rotors resurfaced and they would be good as new. Am I wrong?

kns brakes · 12-07-2012, 03:18 PM

Getting the rotors resurfaced will help for the time being, ultimately it is a pad problem, not a rotor problem.

It can happen again.

-Nick

phohman · 12-07-2012, 03:20 PM

Sounds like U need to turn yours, Mike. I have had brake Vibe after a track day and turned all four. Fixed my problem, and I know U can do the work yourself!

VDC_OFF · 12-07-2012, 05:12 PM

Cool thanks for the input. I dont really need brakes, they are just for daily driving

I plan on taking them off this weekend and taking them somewhere to see if it does the trick!

kns brakes · 12-07-2012, 05:52 PM

When you do that, by law the minimum thickness of the rotor is printed on the rotor, make sure that it does not exceed that minimum thickness.

-Nick

12-05-2012, 12:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
SoFloZ Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pembroke Pines Posts: 116 Drives: 12 Gun-Grey Manual Rep Power: 13	vibrating wheel Well I just have a little bit over 8k miles and while I start to break I feel vibration. And never been to the track or any of that stuff. But I dont know what I should do for this car. IF I needed to change my break pads what brand should I go for. P.S my Z is a Sport Package

12-05-2012, 01:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
FlawlessZ Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: SoCal 818 Posts: 595 Drives: 12 PW 6MT Rep Power: 14	Rotors probably. Definitely get it looked at before you do more damage. __________________ 2012 PW - 6MT \| Meisterschaft CBE w/ ECV \| EVO-R Front Lip \| Enkei SP3-RS JDM Wheels \| Sticky Hankook RS-3's \| Megan Racing Springs \| Hot Shift Knob \| JDM Brake/Fog Light

12-05-2012, 08:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	If you feel the vibration all the time at speed, it's probably a tire out of balance. Could also be an out-of-round tire. Your favorite tire/alignment shop should be able to fix you up. If you only feel it during braking, it's probably either dirt on the pads or a warped rotor. You can get brake cleaner at most auto parts stores. Rotors are an easy DIY job. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

12-07-2012, 03:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
VDC_OFF A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston (Pearland) Age: 44 Posts: 1,205 Drives: 2011 370Z M6 Rep Power: 17	I have the same problem. I was thinking I just needed to get the rotors resurfaced and they would be good as new. Am I wrong? __________________ DRIFTING JOURNAL \| Follow me on Instagram \| Facebook \| Houston Halos

12-07-2012, 03:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
kns brakes Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Raleigh Posts: 11 Drives: Empty Rep Power: 13	Getting the rotors resurfaced will help for the time being, ultimately it is a pad problem, not a rotor problem. It can happen again. -Nick VDC_OFF likes this.

12-07-2012, 02:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
kns brakes Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Raleigh Posts: 11 Drives: Empty Rep Power: 13	The 'warping' is a pad problem. They are getting overheated and creating judder. (Rotors rarely warp - that is just what it feels like) When it overheats and you engage the brakes it deposits onto the rotor. So as you're braking the pad will contact the rotor but at times it will not grip in the deposit locations giving you a vibration. Slotted rotors should help w/ this as they keep the pads fresh and the pads will take some abuse without overheating. Also upgrading to higher temp brake pads can help. -Nick

12-07-2012, 03:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
phohman Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Katy-Houston Tx. Age: 62 Posts: 124 Drives: 2012 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 14	Sounds like U need to turn yours, Mike. I have had brake Vibe after a track day and turned all four. Fixed my problem, and I know U can do the work yourself! VDC_OFF likes this. __________________ INGEN CAI BERK HFC Z1 SS BRAKE LINES ICHIBA 15mm SPACERS 25 ROW OIL COOLER Z1 ENGINE UNDERSHROUD COVER Z1 AKEBONO ROTORS QUAIFE DIFF w NISMO DIFF COVER WHITELINE BUSHINGS

12-07-2012, 05:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
VDC_OFF A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston (Pearland) Age: 44 Posts: 1,205 Drives: 2011 370Z M6 Rep Power: 17	Cool thanks for the input. I dont really need brakes, they are just for daily driving I plan on taking them off this weekend and taking them somewhere to see if it does the trick! __________________ DRIFTING JOURNAL \| Follow me on Instagram \| Facebook \| Houston Halos

12-07-2012, 05:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
kns brakes Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Raleigh Posts: 11 Drives: Empty Rep Power: 13	When you do that, by law the minimum thickness of the rotor is printed on the rotor, make sure that it does not exceed that minimum thickness. -Nick

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