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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 10:54 AM
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Warped Rotors

Ok so here is my question. So I have a 93 z28, and when I apply the breaks they pulsate somewhat and my steering wheel shakes somewhat too. The faster I go, the more intense the pulsating and shaking gets. I've been told that I probably have warped rotors. There is also one more thing, when I go approximately faster than 75 miles an hour I also get a little shaking in my steering wheel and the faster I go the more intense the shaking gets. Any suggestions would be very appreciated.
Old Mar 7, 2010 | 06:21 PM
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Sounds like you have two problems. The shaking above 75MPH (assuming you mean this happens when you are not applying the brakes) sounds like a wheel balance problem. The shake when you brake could be warped rotors, glazed rotors or pad material buildup on the rotors.
Old Mar 8, 2010 | 01:26 AM
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so when you say it could be a wheel balancing problem are you referring to the lead weights on the wheel? and yes i was talking about driving 75 and over without breaking i get a little shaking in my steering wheel it is barely noticeable. I dont think its flat spots on my tires because I've already drove the car around for almost a month and its still there.

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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 05:23 AM
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Yes, the wheel/tire assembly is "balanced" by putting it on a machine that spins it at high speed, measure the imbalance, and tells the technician how much weight to add to the wheel, and where to add it.
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