sc_customs

I'm having this problem on the wife's car. It's an 02 impala with a 3.4L. I just put new pads on it. Wondering maybe if it is in need of an alignment or new rotors.

I know this isn't the impala forum but I get better response here plus this seems to me like it might be a universal problem. Anyone else experience this?

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2000 Silverado 4.8L V8 (Converted from 4.3L V6)
Edelbrock Ceramic Coated Headers
K&N Fipk Gen. II
Superchips MAX Tuner
Flowmaster 40 Series DF w/3" pipe
Poweraid TB Spacer
Flex-a-lite Electric Fans
3.73 gears w/Eaton posi
Whipple on hold
And those are just the performance mods...

masapell

When you put the new pads on, did you have the rotors turned? Did you experience a similar problem before replacing the pads?

Sincerely,

Matt

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sc_customs

No there wasn't a problem before new pads, just time for a new set. Seems like if there was something wrong with the brakes I'd feel some kind of vibration in the brake pedal, but it's all in the wheel.

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2000 Silverado 4.8L V8 (Converted from 4.3L V6)
Edelbrock Ceramic Coated Headers
K&N Fipk Gen. II
Superchips MAX Tuner
Flowmaster 40 Series DF w/3" pipe
Poweraid TB Spacer
Flex-a-lite Electric Fans
3.73 gears w/Eaton posi
Whipple on hold
And those are just the performance mods...

sc_customs

Ok...now after driving the vehicle (instead of taking my wifes word for it) there is hardly any vibration in the wheel and mostly coming from the pedal. If I had to guess, I'd say the rotors could be warped or need replaced? Any one else got an idea?

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2000 Silverado 4.8L V8 (Converted from 4.3L V6)
Edelbrock Ceramic Coated Headers
K&N Fipk Gen. II
Superchips MAX Tuner
Flowmaster 40 Series DF w/3" pipe
Poweraid TB Spacer
Flex-a-lite Electric Fans
3.73 gears w/Eaton posi
Whipple on hold
And those are just the performance mods...

rjeffery

Have them turned. Pep Boys will do it for like $6/rotor if you bring them in.

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HanibalTheCannibal

once I forgot to put the dust shield back on after removing the calipers, and it made vibration from the rotor being out of line. It was on a Oldsmobile.

Just a thought.

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hiper4g63

new rotors trust me

redmansioner

When you re-align it,the same problems will bother you,why dont you settle for a new rotors?And I advise you that it would be good idea if you use good quality chevrolet pick up pedal covers on your pedals to reduce the vibrating effect while you drive.I hope it could help.

sc_customs

put new rotors on it tuesday and it's like driving a new car. very smooth. thanks for the help people.

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2000 Silverado 4.8L V8 (Converted from 4.3L V6)
Edelbrock Ceramic Coated Headers
K&N Fipk Gen. II
Superchips MAX Tuner
Flowmaster 40 Series DF w/3" pipe
Poweraid TB Spacer
Flex-a-lite Electric Fans
3.73 gears w/Eaton posi
Whipple on hold
And those are just the performance mods...