need help (brake problem)

[LostSoulx316]

ok well i was driving home from work last night and i start to notice like a pulsing in my brakes when i hit them but then today it was worse it felt like i was driving with my ebrake up but its not the rear brakes its the front and i dont know why this is happening it like they are stuck braking. so if anyone could help please let me know. i was thinking warped rotors maybe ??

 

[fivefootsix]

your rotors are warped. i have gone thru this with almost every car i have ever owned, (i'm hard on brakes) perfect opp. for some cross drilled!

 

[LostSoulx316]

ok cool

ya i was thinking about that but i like the slotted ones better the holes on drilled get filled to easily i think but i could be wrong

 

[fivefootsix]

slotted are cool too! oddly enough i have warped them also! hahaha

 

[gone_fishin]

Technical term is lateral runout. Happens to all rotors eventually. Use this opportunity to get some quality ones, and some SS brake lines while you've got the calipers off.

 

[LostSoulx316]

ya i was thinking about the ss to . what are some good rotors that are out

 

[gone_fishin]

Look on protegegarage and speedcircuit's websites

 

[gone_fishin]

Horsepowerfreaks used to be a vendor here. I've ordered a lot of stuff from them in the past. They're good also.

 

[LostSoulx316]

ok cool well thanks you everyone for your advice

 

[gone_fishin]

ok cool well thanks you everyone for your advice

np (2thumbs)

 

[aMaff]

before you go and drop a couple hundred on new rotors, there's a solid chance that it's just uneven pad buildup on the rotor. Get some fine grit sandpaper, steel wool, scotch brite, whatever, and give them a good rub down with brake parts cleaner. See if you can clean up the pads as well. If it fixes the problem, you've saved a lot of money

 

[LostSoulx316]

ya ill try that first thanx

 

[LostSoulx316]

well now my front brakes are done they were smoking like a b**** last night so i cant drive my car anymore cause i dont want that to happen again so ya . i hered that it was my caliper that ceased up but when they cool down they let go and i can drive it again i dont under stand anyone no what it could be now lol