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Offline forsh

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when braking hardish,not abs hard but hardish
« on: 21 May 2011, 08:08 »
my car started to shudder

ive just changed to summer wheels,brand new balanced wheels so im not sure if its that

but ive noticed my brake pads are a bit low

is it time i replaced the brake pads?

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Offline Khare

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Re: when braking hardish,not abs hard but hardish
« Reply #1 on: 21 May 2011, 08:17 »
Could be warped discs, uneven pads or the wheels could possibly be out of shape.

Put your old wheels back on and see if it's still juddering, at least it'll rule out the wheels. If it still judders then change discs and pads  :smiley:
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Offline Screech16v

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Re: when braking hardish,not abs hard but hardish
« Reply #2 on: 21 May 2011, 11:17 »
^^Yep warped discs
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Re: when braking hardish,not abs hard but hardish
« Reply #3 on: 21 May 2011, 13:25 »
i'd say warped disc's
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Re: when braking hardish,not abs hard but hardish
« Reply #4 on: 21 May 2011, 13:29 »
And does it get worse the hotter they get?
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