11.75 Wilwood brake noise...
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6th Gear
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11.75 Wilwood brake noise...
I just (today) installed the 11.75 kit. So far my driving has just been up and down a couple exits of the highway starting a bedding procedure and thats about it...maybe 3 miles.
There is very noticible noise, a hushed sort of thumping, that happens when the brakes are applied moderately hard. Based on experiences with slotted rotors in the past I am pretty certain that the thumping I hear is the slots in the rotor engaging the pads under pressure.
Has anyone experienced this? Is there a solution?
Since this car sees the street 90 percent of the time as a daily driver, this noise is not acceptable.
Any help appreciated.
There is very noticible noise, a hushed sort of thumping, that happens when the brakes are applied moderately hard. Based on experiences with slotted rotors in the past I am pretty certain that the thumping I hear is the slots in the rotor engaging the pads under pressure.
Has anyone experienced this? Is there a solution?
Since this car sees the street 90 percent of the time as a daily driver, this noise is not acceptable.
Any help appreciated.
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I just (today) installed the 11.75 kit. So far my driving has just been up and down a couple exits of the highway starting a bedding procedure and thats about it...maybe 3 miles.
There is very noticible noise, a hushed sort of thumping, that happens when the brakes are applied moderately hard. Based on experiences with slotted rotors in the past I am pretty certain that the thumping I hear is the slots in the rotor engaging the pads under pressure.
Has anyone experienced this? Is there a solution?
Since this car sees the street 90 percent of the time as a daily driver, this noise is not acceptable.
Any help appreciated.
There is very noticible noise, a hushed sort of thumping, that happens when the brakes are applied moderately hard. Based on experiences with slotted rotors in the past I am pretty certain that the thumping I hear is the slots in the rotor engaging the pads under pressure.
Has anyone experienced this? Is there a solution?
Since this car sees the street 90 percent of the time as a daily driver, this noise is not acceptable.
Any help appreciated.
IF NOT...
check your calipers and make sure your rotor is not hitting the caliper
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Yes. The rotor is centered in the caliper and spins freely. The sound is definitely from application of the brake at a moderate to heavy amount. I am pretty certain it is the slots in the rotors. I just wonder if this noise is ever going to get better.
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