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Old 08-15-08, 11:55 AM
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I just recently replaced my front brake pads and rotors and just pads the rear. I noticed that my brake paddle feels funny went I brake. It feels like some vibration and and a slight brake paddle movement in and out,it's not smooth braking like it usual to. I used all OEM parts. I have about 54k mile on it. Any one have this same issue or suggestion how to fix it. thanks
Old 08-15-08, 07:37 PM
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Sounds like your pads are not bedded in properly

Here are some articles that explains more:

http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wp_bedintheory.shtml

http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/tech/....jsp?techid=85
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Curious, did you have the rears resurfaced? The GX has a history of rear rotors warping and they are more prone to warp sooner after being resurfaced. I did just the opposite, I replaced rear rotors and pads due to pulsing in the break peddal caused from warped rear rotors.
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No, I just installed the brake pads. May I need to put new rotor for the rear. Thanks

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Originally Posted by btle29
No, I just installed the brake pads. May I need to put new rotor for the rear. Thanks
If you are feeling pulsing in the seat of your pants/brake pedal and not the steering wheel chances are it's your rear rotors. check out ate slotted rotors though tire rack. i just put these on and so far no warping. good luck
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I went ahead and purchased some new rotors and its solve the problem. Thanks guys.
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Glad to hear it! Happy driving
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