car not braking right

[elgueaga]

Hi I recently got my struts replaced and my car aligned but the vibration from braking is still thier albiet a little smoother . my tires have all been balanced within the last 3 months. and a harsh vibration starts at 75 mph it used to start at 55 before my strut change and alignment. any idea what this could be?

[xeroinfinity]

could be warped brake rotors. is this only when braking from high speeds ?

Also if your lug nuts are to tight it can warp your rotors.
They should all be @ 100 ft lbs.

[elgueaga]

Originally Posted by xeroinfinity

could be warped brake rotors. is this only when braking from high speeds ?

Also if your lug nuts are to tight it can warp your rotors.
They should all be @ 100 ft lbs.

its at almost all speeds anything higher than ten mph. I think the rim is bent it doesnt fit right around the hub

[J-Ri]

That could certainly cause a vibration.

[elgueaga]

well replacing the rim didnt seem to help much if any and now my rotor seems warped and im hearing a thud sound coming from the same area .Hopefully replacing the rotor will fix both if not then the only thing i can think of is the hub assembly. any thougts?

[Webslinger_94]

Have you thought about replacing the tie-rods/ends? Also the thud you mentioned; is it when you accelerate from a stop after releasing the break?
I had the same problem with my grand am and it ended up being either a housing or a bushing. I can't remember which one though.

[elgueaga]

well replaced rotors nothing. replacing calipers tommorrow because the brake pads are still grinding against rotor hopefully this will fix the problem with shaking too and the thud happens at all speeds at every revolution of the wheel..........................:banghead ::banghead ::banghead ::banghead :

[xeroinfinity]

If you pads are grinding your return clips on the calipers are probly bad. They sell a little kit for around $15 to replace all those pieces.

Also make sure you torqu your lug nuts to 100 ft lbs or you'll warp out your new rotors.

On the thud something must be hitting a rotor or rim.

Good Hunting,
and have a great Easter everyone!

[elgueaga]

Well replaced calipers and noise and grinding are still there .The people at craig tire said i had different size tires at the front. So now im thinking it might be the cv joint i hope any ideas

[xeroinfinity]

Did you also replace the clips and grease the slide pins ?
That could cause your grinding...

That other noise could be your CV joint...
Jack up the front and support with jack stands, then move the wheel around and see if you can isolate the noises.

[J-Ri]

I think G/As have different inside/outside pads. If they're switched, it will cause a grind/rub noise. Make sure there are no rivets that hit the caliper.

[elgueaga]

Well I have replaced the hub / wheel bearing and the whole left cv joint and the vibration is still there .Replacing my control arm tomorrow hopefully this will fix it . any ideas?

[xeroinfinity]

Originally Posted by J-Ri

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Here- a location Hear- listening
Their- belonging to someone There- a place
Advice- seeking an answer Advise- giving an answer
New- not old Knew- to have known something
Affect- to change Effect- the result of the change

.....you for got they are.
their - there - they're

Do we need to do an R&R for grammer ? lol

[J-Ri]

Originally Posted by xeroinfinity

.....you for got they are.
their - there - they're

Do we need to do an R&R for grammer ? lol

Point taken. BTW, forgot is one word

[xeroinfinity]

I was typing at light-speed