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Old 09-28-11, 05:35 PM
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Question question about small brake problem/issue

I recently replaced all brake pads and had the rotors turned on my FD. These were stock full ceramic replacements for the factory calipers; rotors are stock as well.

Everything seems just fine, but recently I've noticed a slight vibration/noise coming from what seems like the rear brakes.

It occurs when I softly apply the brakes but only for about a second, then goes away completely until the car is completely stopped. When rolling, if I apply the brakes, it will do the same for a second, then stop. While still rolling, if I do it again sometimes it will do it again, but not always.

The braking power and brakes alone seem great. No problems stopping or anything; feels very strong. However, this noise is driving me abosolutely nuts.

Any ideas? I don't even know where to begin.

Thanks.
Old 09-28-11, 05:58 PM
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Maybe pull the wheels and retorque them down?
Old 09-28-11, 06:13 PM
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It's interesting you say that; I had to pull the passenger rear wheel not too long ago for a tire exchange. I can't be certain, but I don't think I recall any of the aforementioned prior to pulling that wheel. Additionally, the noise seems to be coming from that side/rear of the car.

Any other advise?
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I recently installed powerslots in the rear and the center hat coating was so thick in the bolt holes that I couldn't get the rotor to sit flush no matter how much I tightened my lugnuts. I used a grinder (sandpaper would work) and got all the coating out of the holes and near the inner base of the holes, it worked perfectly. I could have also been due to the fat that my bolts had some rust around the base of them, so the mm or so of extra clearance allowed for the rotor to clear that.

If you have a rotor with a coated center hat, I'd try it...
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Originally Posted by moehler
I recently installed powerslots in the rear and the center hat coating was so thick in the bolt holes that I couldn't get the rotor to sit flush no matter how much I tightened my lugnuts. I used a grinder (sandpaper would work) and got all the coating out of the holes and near the inner base of the holes, it worked perfectly. I could have also been due to the fat that my bolts had some rust around the base of them, so the mm or so of extra clearance allowed for the rotor to clear that.

If you have a rotor with a coated center hat, I'd try it...

Hmm, good info. I'm not sure as far as my rotors go, just that they are factory rotors...
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