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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 12:13 PM
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New Brake Problems

Hey Guys,
I got a 2001 SE and I replaced the brakes and rotors recently. I got OEM nissan rotors and Hawk HPS pads.

I am not getting a smooth stop all the way to the stop. As I slow down I am getting the feeling like its grabbing then it "releases" a little then grabs again. At high speeds they are smooth as can be but then I have this problem. I am not sure what it is.

Any ideas?

Oh yeah I did the rears, rotors and pads this summer but with aftermarket rotors and cheaper pads.

Am I having a problem with the fluid or are my Rotors already warped/material transfer occured?

I use a torque wrench on my lugs if you want to know
Old Dec 1, 2006 | 12:46 PM
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describe your grabbing occurance again please?
Rotors are ok since no warpage.
Old Dec 1, 2006 | 12:52 PM
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I don't quite understand the problem, but did you clean off the rotors when you installed, and bed-in the pads?
Old Dec 1, 2006 | 02:06 PM
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It will take about 1000 miles to properly bed in the pads. Have you bleed them? You can try that.
Old Dec 1, 2006 | 04:04 PM
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Yeah I bed in the rotors and yes I use rubbing alcohol on the rotors before I installed to clean off the grease.

As for the Grabbing when I am coming to a slow stop it feels like I am pushing harder on the break then letting off then pushing again. Like its GRABBING. Get it??
Old Dec 1, 2006 | 04:34 PM
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Have you changed your brake fluid lately?
Old Dec 1, 2006 | 07:14 PM
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No I bought the car used so I have not. I DOUBT it ever has been changed.
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