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New Rotors, New Pads, New Vibration! V70-XC70 1998

posted by  Mike L. on  Mon May 30 05:18 CST 2005
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A few weeks back I installed new front rotors and pads on a '98XC. Ever since, I get a slight but noticeable vibration when braking at speeds over 50mph or so. There is no pulsation from the brake pedal or shaking felt through the wheel. It sort of feels like a rumble through the car.
Today, I took everything apart and checked it out. The rotors have less than .0005" runout and I made sure the mating hub surfaces were absolutely clean. I sanded the rotor surfaces to give them an omnidirectional finish. Everyhing was tight and all it looked in order. I put everything back together and went for a drive. I still get the same vibration!!
My other car, a '99 V70 got the same work done at the same time and it is as smooth as could be. I used Zimmerman rotors and PBR pads on both cars.
I'd appreciate advice from anyone who has experienced a similiar problem. Could it be that I just got a bad rotor? Thanks for your assistance.








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    New Rotors, New Pads, New Vibration! V70-XC70 1998

    posted by  KlausC on  Tue May 31 08:20 CST 2005
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    Write a nice letter to whomever you got the rotors from. Perhaps they will pay to have them turned locally.

    Klaus
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    98 V70Rawd(108Kmi), 95 854T(88K mi), 75 164E(173K mi)








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    New Rotors, New Pads, New Vibration! V70-XC70 1998

    posted by  Craig850 on  Mon May 30 12:52 CST 2005
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    I had the same issue / problem when I did the front on my 850T. I ended up pulling them and having the brand new rotors resurfaced/turned. The shop that resurfaced them indicated that if they are stored on end, not flat, when shipped, they will warp.

    Once resurfaced/turned, all has been well.







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      New Rotors, New Pads, New Vibration! V70-XC70 1998

      posted by  someone claiming to be mikey on  Tue May 31 07:26 CST 2005 [RELATED]

      Wheel bearing problem?







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