Vibration in brake pedal
03-28-2007, 12:30 PM
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03-28-2007, 12:44 PM
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03-28-2007, 01:12 PM
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I'm surprised about this resolution. A local dealer here, "cut" the rotors twice on a friends new truck. Then on the third try, discovered the retainers were causing the problem. Gave him new rotors and drums, FOR THEIR MISTAKE......thought that was pretty good.
GM is now saying the slightest rust flake, corrosion, dirt can cause the "shimmy" problem. That is why it is important for the dealer, or anyone doing the service, to apply the details of the Service Bulletin.
Oh, forgot to say....new wheels really look great....saw them on the other thread.
03-28-2007, 01:14 PM
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Glad to help.....
I'm surprised about this resolution. A local dealer here, "cut" the rotors twice on a friends new truck. Then on the third try, discovered the retainers were causing the problem. Gave him new rotors and drums, FOR THEIR MISTAKE......thought that was pretty good.
GM is now saying the slightest rust flake, corrosion, dirt can cause the "shimmy" problem. That is why it is important for the dealer, or anyone doing the service, to apply the details of the Service Bulletin.
I'm surprised about this resolution. A local dealer here, "cut" the rotors twice on a friends new truck. Then on the third try, discovered the retainers were causing the problem. Gave him new rotors and drums, FOR THEIR MISTAKE......thought that was pretty good.
GM is now saying the slightest rust flake, corrosion, dirt can cause the "shimmy" problem. That is why it is important for the dealer, or anyone doing the service, to apply the details of the Service Bulletin.
03-28-2007, 01:34 PM
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The brake drum retainer clips are installed by the factory to keep the brake assembly together before the wheels are installed. Thats the only purpose for them. Most aftermarket wheels DO NOT have a relief area cut out in the back to accept a "brake clip", therefore they must be removed to insure a proper fittment. If left on they will most often cause vibration and possible wheel falling off.
03-28-2007, 01:39 PM
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The brake drum retainer clips are installed by the factory to keep the brake assembly together before the wheels are installed. Thats the only purpose for them. Most aftermarket wheels DO NOT have a relief area cut out in the back to accept a "brake clip", therefore they must be removed to insure a proper fittment. If left on they will most often cause vibration and possible wheel falling off.
03-28-2007, 01:55 PM
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