What should I do if my brakes pulsate after a hard stop?
During break-in, avoid leaving the hydraulic brakes on after a hard stop on heated brakes. Coast, use the handbrake for the final stop, whatever it takes. (It is the front rotors that do all the work and heat the most).
What makes your car pulsate at 30 mph?
At 30 mph, the pulsating and sound become scary, so I parked the car, put it up on jack stands, removed the wheels, and after inspection I can find nothing obviously wrong. I did notice that the right rotor has some visible scratches on it, but I can’t see anything that could touch the rotor except the pads.
What is the break in procedure for PowerStop brakes?
The rotors will be very hot and holding down the brake pedal will allow the pad to create an imprint on the rotor. This is where the judder can originate from. Then do 5 modÂerate stops from 35 mph to 5 mph in rapid succession without letting the brakes cool. You should expect to smell some resin as the brakes get hot.
What causes the brake pedal to pulse or feel like its vibrating?
Brake Rotors are designed to get hot, often in excess of 1400 degrees F. Contrary to popular belief, the temperature does not cause the rotors to warp, and this is not the reason why you get pulsating brakes. So what causes the brake pedal to pulse or feel like its vibrating?
During break-in, avoid leaving the hydraulic brakes on after a hard stop on heated brakes. Coast, use the handbrake for the final stop, whatever it takes. (It is the front rotors that do all the work and heat the most).
At 30 mph, the pulsating and sound become scary, so I parked the car, put it up on jack stands, removed the wheels, and after inspection I can find nothing obviously wrong. I did notice that the right rotor has some visible scratches on it, but I can’t see anything that could touch the rotor except the pads.
The rotors will be very hot and holding down the brake pedal will allow the pad to create an imprint on the rotor. This is where the judder can originate from. Then do 5 modÂerate stops from 35 mph to 5 mph in rapid succession without letting the brakes cool. You should expect to smell some resin as the brakes get hot.
Brake Rotors are designed to get hot, often in excess of 1400 degrees F. Contrary to popular belief, the temperature does not cause the rotors to warp, and this is not the reason why you get pulsating brakes. So what causes the brake pedal to pulse or feel like its vibrating?