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Originally Posted by spugeddy
Noob question, but when I brake from higher speeds (like 45-55) and a good amount of pressure on the pedal I get some pretty bad vibration throughout the car.
I got new front brake pads almost a year ago, put on by a local shop here, but they didn't mention the rotors needing replaced.
I have just had a lot of work done recently so I want to not take it back, but can I assume I have a warped rotor, or worn down rotor... is there any other thing that it could be....
when I softly apply the brakes I get no vibration...
I can get the rotors for about $50 shipped, but is this a job a novice can handle. I have only done brakes once with my Dad, but I have a friend who is more experienced than I am....
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Check the rear brakes and rotors. I recently replaced the front pads and rotors on mine which helped alot, but still have some vibration and oscillation apparently caused by the rear rotors.
In my case, it can be seen on the rotors in the form of heavy rust pitting from a combination of the car sitting alot and the calipers being partially setup. The rotor surface is visibly worn unevenly and varies from smooth to rough on it's faces. Normally though, it's not very obvious when they are "warped".
