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Old 12-09-2006, 11:34 AM
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Hmmm....this is one of my fears when I do my rotors and pads. Bought front rotors ..Drilled and slotted from a Canadian company...real cheap...like 200 for the front and rear..Too good to be true...

Anyway, when you installed your front pads, they require a break-in process...you are supposed to drive about 30mph than hit the brakes hard, drive 20 minutes, do 30 again and hit the brakes hard....I think you do this 3 or four times to "set" the brakes.

As for the vibration at high speeds, one of two things come to mind. Either the rotors were not balanced correctly or your tire may have lost one of its weights...

Try rotating your front tires to the rear. If the vibration goes to the rear you solved your problem, if you still feel it in the front, looks like the rotors need to be balanced...
 
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Old 12-09-2006, 06:45 PM
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Hey Mr bojangles..
Let me know how your rotors work out. I'm thinking of listing mine on e-bay and cut my losses..lol but i guess i can wait to see how yours work out.

In the mean time, I guess dogg there will need to retrace his steps and see if everthing is in order...
 
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Old 12-16-2006, 02:40 AM
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Your ok with your finger print grease....which will burn off the moment you drive down to your local pub....

they are talking about heavy grease on the pads/rotors....possibly oil from something and whatnot...


 
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