Thumping when brakes applied.
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We still don't know enough! All we were saying is rears will cause the same issue..If you are talking about brake pulsations from rotors...So is that what it is?? You hit the brakes and the pedal pulsates until you stop? Thumping is not a word normally used to indicate rotor runout so I was trying to get more info from you.
If you still have brake pulsations your rotors are messed up again...How long did it take them to go bad?
If you still have brake pulsations your rotors are messed up again...How long did it take them to go bad?
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You could have a rotor that was machined improperly. The reason all rotors pulsate is uneven thickness between the two rubbing surfaces, typically it is worn in. They do not "warp" from heat.
However, you can also have a rear issue as noted, only noticed until now because it would take some time for the new front brakes to bed in and develop full stopping power, so the work balance is thrown towards the rear brakes. The best way to test this is to use a pair of hose pliers to pinch off the drop hose between the frame and rear axle when you are on a deserted road and make a few stops to see if the pulsation is still there with front brakes only.
However, you can also have a rear issue as noted, only noticed until now because it would take some time for the new front brakes to bed in and develop full stopping power, so the work balance is thrown towards the rear brakes. The best way to test this is to use a pair of hose pliers to pinch off the drop hose between the frame and rear axle when you are on a deserted road and make a few stops to see if the pulsation is still there with front brakes only.
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Thanks everyone for the helpful replies. Jacked up the fronts and spun the tires, NO VIBRATION. Did as suggested and pinched rubber line in the rear and took it for a ride. NO VIBRATION. Found a cracked rotor in the rear!!!!!! Also one of the calipers was froze. Brake pads are rusted in place. Thanks again everyone!!!!
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