I think i know whats wrong now

Haboob · 05-21-2014, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Just so everyone is on the same page...

"Warped" is a term often used incorrectly to describe a rotor with excess pad deposit. This makes the surface of the rotor uneven, which is what causes the vibration. The scenario Boob gives of sitting on the brakes at a stop light after hard braking is excess pad deposit. The pad material basically continues to melt onto the hot rotor in one spot while you're stopped, and then you're left with a uneven portion of the rotor that can be extremely noticeable under braking.

Truly warped rotors are pretty much exclusive to track driving, although I'm sure there's some idiot that managed it on the street. But I think you'd have to be driving like a maniac to do that on the street...

Well, colour me stupid.

I'm disappointed that I have imitation warped rotors then.

Minsu · 05-21-2014, 09:54 AM

XD any recommendations on rotors IF I need new ones

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kenchan · 05-21-2014, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Minsu

So remember i said my steering wheel shakes a bit when i brake.
Well this morning as im driving, i noticed mly left arm feels lower than my right and it seems that my steering wheel needs to be maybe a centimeter to the left for the car to go straight, if i get an alignment will it fix both issues?

that could be from the crown of the road... which bascially is normal.

kenchan · 05-21-2014, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

Well, colour me stupid.

I'm disappointed that I have imitation warped rotors then.

so is this a '13 problem?

JARblue · 05-21-2014, 10:00 AM

Z1 2-piece rotors are

for a

price. They have less expensive one piece rotors as well that you can get slotted and/or cross drilled.

I run EBC slotted rotors in front. No issues.

Haboob · 05-21-2014, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

so is this a '13 problem?

/shrug

Maybe? I doubt it. It could just be my driving style, though I don't generally brake hard or sit on the brakes much.

Maybe it's just a combination of traffic and the warm temps out here? I dunno.

It's probably just me in the end.

kenchan · 05-21-2014, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

/shrug

Maybe? I doubt it. It could just be my driving style, though I don't generally brake hard or sit on the brakes much.

Maybe it's just a combination of traffic and the warm temps out here? I dunno.

It's probably just me in the end.

hummm... id swap the pads and get those rotors turned. if it still persists, replace the rotors with aftermarkets (mr.jar's recommendations).

Haboob · 05-21-2014, 10:15 AM

I already bought new front rotors and pads all around. I just haven't installed them yet. I figured I'd wait until the pads get a little more worn down.

I may do the swap when I get back from vacation, I have a nice long weekend then to bed them properly.

kenchan · 05-21-2014, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

I already bought new front rotors and pads all around. I just haven't installed them yet. I figured I'd wait until the pads get a little more worn down.

I may do the swap when I get back from vacation, I have a nice long weekend then to bed them properly.

would drive my nuts if my car did that.

Haboob · 05-21-2014, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

would drive my nuts if my car did that.

Oh, it does. But it's a constant reminder that I've failed. I'm teaching myself a lesson.

madwi · 05-21-2014, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

would drive my nuts if my car did that.

Ouch!

Zteve · 05-21-2014, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

would drive my nuts if my car did that.

better your nuts than mine

kenchan · 05-21-2014, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Zteve

better your nuts than mine

we all 5yr olds.

Minsu · 05-21-2014, 11:13 AM

The internet has a reverse aging effect

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DEpointfive0 · 05-21-2014, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

I'm pretty sure that's called Balancing.

Alignment is when they make sure all four wheels are pointing straight ahead and standing up straight (to OEM specifications of course).

I paid $300 for a 5 yr agreement at NTB. I get an alignment about every 3 months because I can.

That's a bit rape. Firestone is up to I think $200, but you can get $20 off by just asking for a lifetime alignment

05-21-2014, 09:54 AM	#17 (permalink)
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Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1387	I already bought new front rotors and pads all around. I just haven't installed them yet. I figured I'd wait until the pads get a little more worn down. I may do the swap when I get back from vacation, I have a nice long weekend then to bed them properly.