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Feb 28, 2005 | 10:29 PM

miked79928

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02 Vibrating When Braking

My wifes 02 Explorer XLT vibrates when you depress the brake pedal. It seems to do this more when braking from a higher speed. What could this be? I am a little hesitant to start tearing into this thing.

Feb 28, 2005 | 10:49 PM

Steina

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Most likely caused by warped rotors; does the brake pedal pulsate? Have you had to replace the brake pads or are they original?

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Feb 28, 2005 | 10:52 PM

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It doesnt seem to pulsate. I have not changed the pads yet. Could this be caused by worn pads?

Feb 28, 2005 | 10:57 PM

Steina

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Could be - how many miles you got on 'er? Warped rotors are out if the pedal doesn't pulsate.

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Mar 1, 2005 | 10:46 AM

miked79928

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It has about 70000 on it. I guess I will need to check those pads this weekend.

Mar 1, 2005 | 11:02 AM

Steina

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I'd say you're due, especially in the front.

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Mar 1, 2005 | 01:36 PM

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Pads are fine but either turn the rotors or replace them. I have had that problem before and re-surfacing the rotors fixed it.

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Mar 2, 2005 | 09:53 PM

miked79928

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Thanks guys. I will tackle this this weekend

Mar 3, 2005 | 10:58 AM

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Gil Chesterton

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I'm with the fellas. Rotors for sure. Pads are cheap as is turning the rotors.

When you do the job be sure to torque the lugs down to the correct secifications (re-check after 25-50 miles). Over-torqued lugs can lead to warped rotors. Have you ever seen (some) of those garage dudes with the impact guns putting your tires back on? Yikes!

Mar 21, 2005 | 11:51 PM

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miked79928

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Can these rotors be turned or are they the "disposable type"?

Mar 22, 2005 | 03:33 AM

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Most rotors can be turned at least once. As other posters mentioned, the key is to not overtorgue the wheels. I've been burned so many times, whenever I have tires installed, I retorgue each lug in the parking lot before I drive it home.