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05-08-2009, 07:53 PM

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Break shuddering

I'm experiencing a shuddering/jerking action on my 04 SL when I apply the breaks. I'm going to check the rotors for warpage this weekend if I get a chance. Anyone have any other ideas?

05-08-2009, 10:16 PM

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Warped rotors.How many miles?

05-09-2009, 03:35 AM

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105K. Everything is spread out here, down south. We put ~20k/yr on a car easy.

05-09-2009, 04:36 AM

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I think its time to change the rotors and pads. Maybe even fresh brake fluid.

05-09-2009, 04:45 AM

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under warranty, I went through 3 sets of rotors that kept warping. After the warranty, I bought some nice slotted rotors and hawk brake pads and turned out to be better than day drove car off the lot. Nissan rotors are too thin and flimsy.

05-09-2009, 06:05 AM

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Good idea. Did you do all 4 tires or just the front ones?

05-09-2009, 06:25 AM

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05-09-2009, 06:49 AM

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definately the rotors.... either get them resurfaced or just get some nice slotted ones

05-09-2009, 04:23 PM

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Nissan rotors are too thin and flimsy.

05-09-2009, 05:52 PM

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Yep, the 04-05s were horrible with rotors mine started vibrating early in. I bought these good drilled and slotted rotors on ebay which were cheaper and perform out of this world. Don't bother cutting them.