front vibrates when braking

[Guest Anonymous]

I have replaced rotors on both sides a few months ago figuring that I had warped rotors, but the car still shakes whenever I use brakes. The shake comes from front, not rear. The steering wheel also shakes. It seems to shake more when braking at high speed. what could that be? what should I check? Tie Rod? Thanks.

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on you again. It dosent take much heat for a poor quality rotor to warp.

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got mine from Bavautosport - they should be good quality.

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tire back and forth and I did not feel any movement or slackness with the bearings, so I take bearings are O.K.?

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that way you can see how much movement youare getting without the tire in the way.

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I think its more personal choice. I have NEVER had a problem with Brembos and I buy ATE when I cant get Brembo and I cant recall any major issues. Stay away from Mintex or OP parts!!!!!!

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if they are swollen up, they will keep the brakes on after you let go of the pedal, overheating them and causing the repeated warping. just a thought!

-Rob

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I'd pick Balo as the top brand, and Brembo near the bottom.

Brembo 02 rotors are popular because of the association with the brand's prestige calipers & racing parts, and the fact that they are amongst the least expensive on the wholesale market (for older BMW & VW.) While all of the 02 rotors are similar gray cast iron material, the Brembo tends to get "lot rot" quicker (red rust on the surfaces) and worse, when run harder/hotter, they seem to pick up a transfer of pad material in a more uneven manner (this is felt as brake shudder.)

IIRC, Balo is one of the only German brands that uses their own foundry to cast the blanks for the old parts of the catalog (like making 02 rotors.) Balo rotors perform very well, I prefer theirs over ATE brand. Zimmerman & Brembo are less desirable, IMHO.

I'm basing this on personal experience and observations of these brands performance on both street & track, but there's many folks in the trade that can cite similar stories. Your results may vary !