front end "shimmies"

mrneen · **Posted:** Fri Apr 24, 2009 7:51 pm

i just changed my brakes the otherday; switched to a ceramic pad. however, now when i brake, around 65-70mph, my front end "shimmies " uncontrolable. to me this sounds like a warped rotor.

however, when i brake around 30mph, the shimmy is not there. or perhaps it dont feel it. any one have some suggestions?

could i have warped my rotors by putting on the new pads? i am still new to this mechanical stuff. just learning by experiance here.....

thanks

Guest · **Posted:** Fri Apr 24, 2009 7:54 pm

You should have had the rotors resurfaced so you have a fresh surface for the pads to break themselves in on.

There was not enough contact between the pad and rotor, thus creating extra heat, thus warping your rotors.

Lesson: Don't "pad-slap". Ever.

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Fri Apr 24, 2009 10:25 pm

Yep now you need to either have the rotors turned(if they can be,I wouldn't since they will just warp faster) and get new pads again,or just get new rotors and yes you still need new pads.

RkyMtnKJ · **Posted:** Sat Apr 25, 2009 12:14 am

the other thing you may consider is cupping of your tires...make sure to keep those tires rotated. Been a big issue for jeeps.

mrneen · **Posted:** Sat Apr 25, 2009 2:39 am

thanks alot guys... i am all new to this type of stuff... i have changed brakes before in my 2002 nissan sentra, but nothing has done this before. i called up my local NAPA store, in stock they cost $35. tommorow i will get them and probably sunday noght or monday mornin i can change them around...... thanks again guys.

Ukraine Train · **Posted:** Sat May 02, 2009 6:03 pm

Any updates on this? I'm having the same problem.

Ukraine Train · **Posted:** Sat May 02, 2009 6:37 pm

Guess I'm doing my brakes then. Glad it worked out for you!

mrneen · **Posted:** Sat May 02, 2009 6:38 pm

Ukraine Train wrote:

Any updates on this? I'm having the same problem.

Yes sir...

I changed my rotors, worked like a charm. the only hard part was the bolts that holds the caliber bractet in place was a pain in but to take out... other than that new rotors solved the problem. the oldr otors had roughly 77k on them so i guess it was time to get new ones.

i didnt turn them because it was cheaper for me to get new rotors.

the dealer i went to only charged me for one at $33... i think they just didnt ring me up when i was at the checkout. :lol:

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