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Old Oct 19, 2004 | 06:08 PM
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Brake Vibration

I have a 2004 SC XLT.

I have a vibration when appling the brakes. I have had it back to the dealer and the cut the rotors. I wasn't that excited about having that done after 4,000 miles. It fixed the problem for about 3,000 miles, but it is back.

Has any one had similar problems? If so what was the solution?

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Old Oct 19, 2004 | 06:25 PM
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Sounds like your discs are warping. I'd ask the dealer to replace the discs. Warpage twice in 7000 miles is unacceptable. The last time I replaced rotors on a truck was my '94 Ranger. 70K miles since I put the rotors on and they still run true without warpage/ vibration.
 
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Old Oct 19, 2004 | 06:29 PM
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Also make sure they or whoever else does work on your vehicle torque the lug nuts. One of the biggest reasons for warped rotors.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 07:39 PM
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Thanks!

Thanks for the advice!

Back to the dealer.

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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 08:46 PM
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Also make sure they or whoever else does work on your vehicle torque the lug nuts. One of the biggest reasons for warped rotors.
what is the correct torque for the 18' WHEELS.

IS IT 100LBS?
 
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