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02-20-02, 08:14 PM
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vibration when braking
i have a 1996 kia sephia r.s. when i mashed on the brake pedal there was a hard vibration.i thought that the wheels was out of balance,well i got new tires in front,no help.i changed the front brake pads no help.i changed the back brake shoes no help. i noticed that the left front boot was cracked so i had the c.v. joint replaced.that didn't help.i have good brakes no prob but when you press the pedal it's not a smooth stop.what could be causing this? is this a bad brake booster and how can i tell without buying one? any suggestions? thanks.
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02-20-02, 08:31 PM
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mooser1
did you have the front rotors turned down when you replaced the pads?
they are possibly warped...
also check for worn wheel bearings and/or suspension parts, tie-rod ends, etc.
worn front struts will also cause this problem...
just a thought...
they are possibly warped...
also check for worn wheel bearings and/or suspension parts, tie-rod ends, etc.
worn front struts will also cause this problem...
just a thought...
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02-20-02, 09:24 PM
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Joe_F
Wiped brake rotors.
Not even worth cutting. They tend to warp on front drive cars as they are made of gum.
Pitch 'em for a new set. Cheap enough.
Not even worth cutting. They tend to warp on front drive cars as they are made of gum.
Pitch 'em for a new set. Cheap enough.
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02-21-02, 10:09 AM
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mooser1
why is a dedicated Nascar fan driving a Kia? shame, shame...
I would think that could get you shot in Alabama....
just curious.....
I would think that could get you shot in Alabama....
just curious.....
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02-21-02, 01:19 PM
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Originally posted by mooser1ok you got me.what i forgot to mention was this is my wifes car.mmmm by the way you one of those gordon fans??
why is a dedicated Nascar fan driving a Kia? shame, shame...
I would think that could get you shot in Alabama....
just curious.....
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02-21-02, 01:21 PM
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rotors turned?
ok my rotors on both sides looked fine.about as smooth as a baby's butt.could this still be it.also i forgot to ask could i have a shim gone from one of the calipers? thanks.
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02-21-02, 01:23 PM
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mooser1
to be honest with you I pretty much like 'em all, except Robbie Gordon is a sissy and Buckshot Jones is an idiot....find myself rooting more these days for Dale Jr....nothing wrong with Jeff just cause he's a California boy....
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02-21-02, 01:40 PM
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Joe_F
Back on topic...lol.
Looks good means nothing. It's how they operate under load.
Pulsating when braking is bad/warped rotors.
Looks good means nothing. It's how they operate under load.
Pulsating when braking is bad/warped rotors.
