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Finally Fixed That Front End Shudder

Discussion in 'VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)' started by Dayvo, Jan 6, 2009.

  1. Jan 6, 2009 #1
    Dayvo

    Dayvo Because i can

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    Just quickly , I have been trying to get rid of my front end ( so i thought ) shudder for a couple of months now . My VX used to shake really bad at 70 kay and above under brakes .I have replaced the front pads and rotors had wheels balanced changed the radius rod bushes . I finally went to a brake place and they put the car on the rollers to check it . They put the front wheels on the rollers and checked the front brakes at various speeds and they were ok . Then they done the same to the rear wheels and when they applied the brakes at 80 kays the car started to shake .So two rear rotors and a set of pads later all is sweet. The mechanic said its amazing how many people come in here with what they think is warpped front discs when the problem is with the rears.
    So if any of you guys have a VT VX with the same problem get it checked out first before you start spending $$$$$$s it might be your rear discs
     
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    burnz

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    problem's with the rear!!
    as i said before "look at the gear stick more movement under brakes"
     
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    Juztin

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    Cheers mate i also have a shudder at that speed.
    Its an annoyance but i dont have the money to get it fixed.

    Apart from being annoying it can't damage your car or create any more problem can it?

    Sorry for the bad question =P...but im still learning haha
     
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    Got this problem atm i got 2 front rotor's fitting them friday now you got me worried lol. its ok I was gunna change them all anyways so if this is the case so be it unless I know ill have all new brakes and rotor's :)
     
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    Dayvo

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    Could be a problem if you have false teeth lol, But seriously anything that shakes your car can't be good for it .
     
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    Yeah fair call mate.

    Cheers
     
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    Just changed the front rotor's and the damn thing still shakes hahaha will be doin the back anyways but thought it was the fronts. No money lose tho as I was doin all four. :)
     
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    best to do the rears first as you bleed it from their.
     
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    Dayvo

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    Just a quick note , Don't forget to back off your handbrake if you are having trouble geting the rotors off. The rotor has two rubber plugs in them . turn the rotor around till the rubber plug is at the bottom then pull the plug out and insert a small screwdriver to back off the adjusting screw.
     
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    Awesome, you guys rock, i have this problem too an was gettin worried now it sounds pretty simple, a 'brake place' like midas or what?
     
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    Rule of thumb. Vibration under 80kph - problem in the front. Vibration over 80kph - problem is in the rear.
     
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    Dayvo

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    Any reputable brake place should be able to point you in the right direction.
     
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    I had a shudder once, turned out it was old tyres. Was at around 100-110 ish. Annoyed the bejeebus out of me.
     
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