Re: [ST] Brake pulsing

["Rick & Joyce" <rnjwes@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Mark Collett wrote:
> . . . Theory: the same problem which
> causes weak brakes after time (dust buildup, causing pistons to
> stick) also caused my brake shuddering.  The pistons were
> sometimes not squeezing the pads evenly, which gave the pads
> enough room to move around and vibrate.

Nicely said, Mark.
One other thought:  The rotor needs to have some rotational freeplay
so it can 'float' on its hub.  Check all the fasteners which mount
each rotor to its fixed hub.  You should be able to twist the
fasteners by hand.
- --
Rick in (cool & wet) Oregon
'01 Sprint ST

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