Vibration when braking
ChevyMan99
07-02-2011, 09:46 AM
Hey guys, I have a 99 Chevy Cavalier with the 2.2L OHV engine, and I've been dealing with vibration when braking, especially at highway speeds. I just had it in for service and my mechanic replaced a warped front rotor and said that was the problem. It's better now than it was, but I'm still getting some vibration. Any thought? Thanks!
MikeS144
07-02-2011, 09:59 AM
Did he only replace one rotor? Chances are if you have one warped rotor the other is as well.
ChevyMan99
07-02-2011, 10:07 AM
Did he only replace one rotor? Chances are if you have one warped rotor the other is as well.
Well, he said that it was only one rotor, and I have good reason to believe that because I bought the car from the owner of the shop and he knows I'll keep coming back to him with problems. And by the way, he didn't charge for the rotor.
Well, he said that it was only one rotor, and I have good reason to believe that because I bought the car from the owner of the shop and he knows I'll keep coming back to him with problems. And by the way, he didn't charge for the rotor.
Tony Silva
07-02-2011, 05:14 PM
Check to make sure both front tires are inflated to the same pressure.
ChevyMan99
07-10-2011, 09:11 AM
Check to make sure both front tires are inflated to the same pressure.
I needed a little bit of air in the tires, but that didn't solve it....I'm thinking it might be an alignment/balancing issue.
I needed a little bit of air in the tires, but that didn't solve it....I'm thinking it might be an alignment/balancing issue.
speediva
07-10-2011, 10:17 AM
It is possible that the brake pad is still adjusting to the unwarped rotor, but alignment could be to blame. But typically with alignment issues there will be other symptoms. Do you notice any pulling while driving?
Keep us posted as you troubleshoot. :)
Keep us posted as you troubleshoot. :)
fiserman
07-10-2011, 01:23 PM
Do you have any pulling on braking to one side or the other when you brake. A collasped brake line can cause vibrations but usually has a hard pull to one side when you first brake.
Fiserman
Fiserman
ChevyMan99
07-10-2011, 04:50 PM
Do you have any pulling on braking to one side or the other when you brake. A collasped brake line can cause vibrations but usually has a hard pull to one side when you first brake.
Fiserman
No, there is no pulling. Before I had the warped rotor replaced, it would pull forward hard when I got off the brake and tried to accelerate, but that hasn't been happening anymore, which is part of what leads me to believe it's a different problem ie. aligment perhaps.
Fiserman
No, there is no pulling. Before I had the warped rotor replaced, it would pull forward hard when I got off the brake and tried to accelerate, but that hasn't been happening anymore, which is part of what leads me to believe it's a different problem ie. aligment perhaps.
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10-18-2012, 11:59 AM
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10-18-2012, 12:39 PM
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