Don33 Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Lexi Fans, I have a 2002 LS 430 with 80,000 miles and am the original owner/driver. I replaced the front brakes and had the rotors turned at 50,000. Recently I have begun to experience a slight shimmy in the steering wheel at low speed as I apply the brakes. This continues until stopped. At normal drive speeds, including freeway speeds, all feels very smooth and solid. The wheels were balanced 1,000 miles ago. The tires have about 10,000 miles and are Michelin Primacy. You thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasLexus94 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I've never had great success with turning rotors. Better to just install new rotors and pads. If you DIY, it's cheap, and you'll notice a difference. I did it with my little MX-5 and my 94 LS, and they stop smooth like a bunny. BTW, the original owners of the car here in Vegas paid a bundle at the thieving dealer for brake redo's that lasted 20,000, then 30,000 miles. Ground the rotors each time, charged 600 bucks each time, and waited for the suckers to return. Just my HO. Best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don33 Posted November 2, 2008 Author Share Posted November 2, 2008 I've never had great success with turning rotors. Better to just install new rotors and pads. If you DIY, it's cheap, and you'll notice a difference. I did it with my little MX-5 and my 94 LS, and they stop smooth like a bunny. BTW, the original owners of the car here in Vegas paid a bundle at the thieving dealer for brake redo's that lasted 20,000, then 30,000 miles. Ground the rotors each time, charged 600 bucks each time, and waited for the suckers to return.Just my HO. Best of luck. Thanks for the reply. I'll take it to the shop this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlpyfix Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I've never had great success with turning rotors. Better to just install new rotors and pads. If you DIY, it's cheap, and you'll notice a difference. I did it with my little MX-5 and my 94 LS, and they stop smooth like a bunny. BTW, the original owners of the car here in Vegas paid a bundle at the thieving dealer for brake redo's that lasted 20,000, then 30,000 miles. Ground the rotors each time, charged 600 bucks each time, and waited for the suckers to return.Just my HO. Best of luck. Thanks for the reply. I'll take it to the shop this week. Hi, just a little tip? even with new parts if the wheels are over tightend the steering wheel will shimmy if you get new tires and the wheel are put on to tight they should be torqueted to 76foot pounds hope that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulls I Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I'd check for tire separation. If it were something in the brakes it would only happen while pressing the brake pedal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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