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Old 10-11-2008, 01:15 PM
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I have a 2000 DTS. When I brake I get a vibration from the front wheels. I have replaced the front rotors with good quality new Brembos and fitted new good quality ceramic pads. I had previously tried 3 other machined rotors. But the vibration will not go away when I break. Is it bearings? The calipers look in good condtion andseem to work fine. The suspension joints also look fine.

I have had this for a long time but its been getting worse. Please any suggestions?
 
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Old 10-18-2008, 05:07 PM
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Vibrations that rise and fall with the speed of the vehicle??? and more of a humming? its the bearings.
 
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Old 10-18-2008, 05:44 PM
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Thanks. I replaced both front bearings and the vibration (more of a shudder) is still there. At a total loss now what it can be. Rear bearings are fine and it coming from the front anyway
 
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Old 10-18-2008, 06:04 PM
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What speed does this happen? does it happen during turning also? Where does it feel like its coming from?(left? right? center?)
 
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Old 10-18-2008, 08:03 PM
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Usually at speeds over 40 but sometimes I can feel it around 30 as well. When I brake really hard thevibration stops. Definately feels that its coming from the front but the steering isntimpacted and it doesnt matter if I am breaking in a straight line or going round a bend. Wheel balancing? I just can't figure it out. When I apply the brakes softly you can feel the shudder starting.Feels that its coming from both wheels and of course I can feel it on the brake pedal.

 
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