sypher

When the brakes are cold, there is no problem. After using them a little, they start to have a grinding feel (and sound) to them. I can actually feel it on the floorboard of the car.. They also seem to get more sensitive (takes less pressure to stop) after they are warm. if i apply pressure to the brakes at high speed, the steering wheel shakes like crazy. I dont get much squeaking from them, but i have heard them squeak a little. do i just need new pads or is it a bigger problem? its a 2000 GLE with 45000 miles. thanks

sloppymax

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a shaking steering wheel tends to point to warped rotors which is a know issue on 00/01. mine were warped at 9k. nissan has a tsb on warping rotors but you are out of the 36k/3yr warranty for tsbs. you can look at having the rotors turned which is a band aid fix or replacing the rotors. obviously have the pads looked at to see if the rotors caused any damage to them.

Igor911

iTrader: (10)

Yep, they are warped. If your under 36k, take it to Nissan

SoonerFan

iTrader: (5)

he already said "with 45000 miles"

Igor911

iTrader: (10)

Didn't see. Then buy aftermarket rotors

sypher

whats the horrible grinding noise and feel?

sloppymax

iTrader: (8)

probably metal on metal contact with the caliper and rotor. the pads are probably close to non-existence.

SoonerFan

iTrader: (5)

your rotors are warped and grinding against your pads

pashe

I have the same problem!!!!. Ever since I installed new pads, I've had issues with my brakes.
I'm considering slotted rotors. I haven't heard of any aweful drama with those.

GreekMaxima

vibrate like crazy... the dealer wants $140 for just clean them... fu*k that... i'll get aftermarket rotors with $30-$40 more