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lsgheero · 10-30-2009, 12:14 PM

I just replaced my pads and rotors on the front of the car the day before last. and now I notice that when I brake (i really notice it at higher speeds although I am sure it is occuring regardless just more evident there) the wheel shakes alot.

Prior to the change it didnt do this.... could I have revealed a suspension issue just by replacing old pads and rotors with brand new ones...

The only other thing I can think is that the front drivers side rotor was really on there lol I had to bang at it with a rubber mallet for about 20 minutes before it came off.

I did jack up the car (each side seperately not both at once..) and shake the tire, as well as the peices under there. Nothing moved everything seemed solid. however I suppose its still possible I cannot put the same amount of force that is applied when braking on those parts.

The car isnt out of alignment drives straight when I let go of the wheel.

Anyone have any thoughts?

10-30-2009, 12:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
lsgheero RAR! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 747 Thanks: 9 Thanked 31 Times in 31 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	shaking/vibrating wheel under hard braking... I just replaced my pads and rotors on the front of the car the day before last. and now I notice that when I brake (i really notice it at higher speeds although I am sure it is occuring regardless just more evident there) the wheel shakes alot. Prior to the change it didnt do this.... could I have revealed a suspension issue just by replacing old pads and rotors with brand new ones... The only other thing I can think is that the front drivers side rotor was really on there lol I had to bang at it with a rubber mallet for about 20 minutes before it came off. I did jack up the car (each side seperately not both at once..) and shake the tire, as well as the peices under there. Nothing moved everything seemed solid. however I suppose its still possible I cannot put the same amount of force that is applied when braking on those parts. The car isnt out of alignment drives straight when I let go of the wheel. Anyone have any thoughts?