2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Front end vibrating

[madmanmanick]

My front end vibrates when I hit the brakes. But it is not at first, it is after driving a while. It starts to do it. I am thinking (more hoping) that getting the rotors turned will make it go away. I have recently changed out the steering damper, sway bar bushings and end links, the track bar bushing and lube fitting, and added the steering stabilizer. Any suggestions on what this could be would be appreciated.

 

[GrantP]

It sounds like rotors. I wouldn't turn them, just replace them. In my experience turning a warped rotor just means you'll be doing the same job again a few months down the road as they'll just warp again. You're actually making the thin/thick spots worse by turning them.

 

[Joe Mc]

Ditto, get some high quality rotors. NAPA has high quality replacements at reasonable rates. I think on the 01, unlike my 99, they just pop off after removing calipers, without having to knock out studs and such like the 99.

 

[madmanmanick]

I replaced them about ten years ago and it is pretty easy, once the calipers are off the just slide right off.

 

[JMcCoy]

I have had good luck having them cut. When I need to replace mine, I will probably try the EBC slotted "cryoed" rotors. $$$ though. Rotors on the 94-99 are a pain.

 

[GrantP]

Rotors on the 94-99 are a pain.

I couldn't agree more, that design was just stupid.