Pulsating Brakes - Warping Rotors
April 21st, 2008, 11:51 PM
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Pulsating Brakes - Warping Rotors
Have had to remachine the front rotors now twice...once at under 18,000 km which the dealership/GM did not warranty due to their poor assessment so I took it to another garage to machine.
Now at under 45,000km I am having to remachine or replace the rotors for the third time.
I recognize that terrain, driving habit, traffic all impact wear but the brakes seem to small for the size and wt of this vehicle.
Now at under 45,000km I am having to remachine or replace the rotors for the third time.
I recognize that terrain, driving habit, traffic all impact wear but the brakes seem to small for the size and wt of this vehicle.
April 25th, 2008, 2:04 PM
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RE: Pulsating Brakes - Warping Rotors
When I do wash it, it is when the vehicle is cold unrun in the AM or after the dealership does the OLF change so I don't think it impacts it... moreso I live in a hilly area and the braking habit may be overheating the rotorsthat way.
Gonna go get new rotors and brakes from the dealership.
Gonna go get new rotors and brakes from the dealership.
April 25th, 2008, 2:14 PM
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If you get them to put on ceramic pads, the chance of warpage is decreased. They release heat a lot better than the semi-metal pads.
April 25th, 2008, 3:32 PM
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You may want to invest in a set a rotors that are cross drilled as well as the ceramic pads that EuroGold mentioned. They will disipate the heat better while coming down the hills in your area.
http://www.autoanything.com/brakes/61A2852A0A0.aspx
http://www.autoanything.com/brakes/61A2852A0A0.aspx
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RE: Pulsating Brakes - Warping Rotors
Anybody get OEM cross drilled rotors or ceramic brake pads from a dealership for the Equinox?
I may go aftermarket too but am told that at least the dealership offers a 1 yr warranty and some mileage guarantee. Any thoughts?
I may go aftermarket too but am told that at least the dealership offers a 1 yr warranty and some mileage guarantee. Any thoughts?
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RE: Pulsating Brakes - Warping Rotors
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Have had to remachine the front rotors now twice...once at under 18,000 km which the dealership/GM did not warranty due to their poor assessment so I took it to another garage to machine.
Now at under 45,000km I am having to remachine or replace the rotors for the third time.
I recognize that terrain, driving habit, traffic all impact wear but the brakes seem to small for the size and wt of this vehicle.
Have had to remachine the front rotors now twice...once at under 18,000 km which the dealership/GM did not warranty due to their poor assessment so I took it to another garage to machine.
Now at under 45,000km I am having to remachine or replace the rotors for the third time.
I recognize that terrain, driving habit, traffic all impact wear but the brakes seem to small for the size and wt of this vehicle.
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RE: Pulsating Brakes - Warping Rotors
Mine is doing the same thing. Instead of blaming the heating of the brakes, I'm inclined to believe it's the tire people effing the rotors up. In fact, I'd bet my left nut on it since they NEVER use a torque wrench and the air guns they use are very powerful and will ruin rotors in a heartbeat.
I loan them my Craftsman torque wrench and watch them use it! It's really the only way....
I loan them my Craftsman torque wrench and watch them use it! It's really the only way....