warped rotors

PSDnate · Feb 15, 2012

When your brake rotors are warped they pulsate. You usually feel that in the brake pedal. Can you feel this in the steering wheel? When I hit the brakes my steering moves back and forth. I don't feel anything in the pedal though. Is the problem warped rotors? I have an 04 with 6" lift and power slot cyroed rotors and hawk pads.

SBMCCUNE · Feb 15, 2012

I kinda had the same thing happen to me. I found the problem was part of my suspention system. Tie rod ends and what not. I thought it was my brakes too.

PSDnate · Feb 15, 2012

So what all did you have to replace?

BigRed97 · Feb 15, 2012

yes, warped front rotor will make the steering wheel shake

warped rear rotors will make the rear of the truck shake(you'll feel it in the seat)

Barnabas · Feb 15, 2012

I have the same thing

I hate the shaking.

BigRed97 · Feb 15, 2012

So fix it......

Barnabas · Feb 15, 2012

I just had the rotors turned and new pads put on. Im just gonna deal with it for a little while until I get together the cash to just replace everything.

YTeel · Feb 15, 2012

When mine were warped the whole truck would shake when hit the brakes.

PSDnate · Feb 16, 2012

I want to get it fixed soon cuz it doesn't seem real safe. Especially pulling a trailer and at high speeds. I'll have to stop in at my local shop and see what they say.

BigRed97 · Feb 16, 2012

yamt03 said:
When mine were warped the whole truck would shake when hit the brakes.

Well yes the whole truck will shake but my point was that you can easily tell if its the front or rear, based on where the shake is concentrated

Isaac3384 · Feb 16, 2012

I have issues with warped rotors too... Bone stock 04 KR...I also had issues with my 99 eclb with a 4" lift and 35s...seems like this is a pretty common problem. Would going with a slotted/drilled rotor help this issue any? I rarely tow anything...hell, I rarely drive it...lol

SBMCCUNE · Feb 16, 2012

I ended up doin the inner and outer links. I also did the bushings on the sway bar link, they were worn out as well. I have slotts too and I seriously thought they were warped. Since you have a lift your setup might be a lot different than stock but thats what I did in my situation. Just a thought to climb under and start shakin crap around.