09 Silverado Front Disc Brake Question/Issue
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09 Silverado Front Disc Brake Question/Issue
I recently swapped out my front brake pads and rotors on my 2009 Silverado Crew Cab. After re-assembling everything again today to double check making certain nothing is loose or bolted in place incorrectly I am curious as to what could cause my issue.
Issue: When using brakes at speeds above 60 mph the brake pedal has vibration feed back. At lower speed it doesn't.
- I have good brake pressure, it doesn't hesitate to stop.
- There are no noticeable noises
- I made sure all the bolts to the caliper, and the assembly as well as the retaining screw that holds the rotor to the hub are secure with plenty of pressure.
- During driving with no braking applied, truck drives smooth and straight at any speed.
- At lower speeds there is no noticeable skipping of the pads across the rotor as I apply pressure.
So I am wondering what would cause the brakes to vibrate at a high speed when being applied to come to a stop. Feels like it's in the left front to me.
- Could there be air in the brake lines that would cause it? I didn't replace the calipers. So I cant see how that would happen.
- Could I have received a bad rotor that wasn't machined correctly and I didn't notice it?
Could it be a bad strut? The truck has 67k miles on it and I haven't replaced the front struts yet.
Before I take it to the mechanic I just want to know what I could possibly be looking at? Or if there is anything else I can do before it has to head to a professional.
Thanks for any help you might be able to provide.
Issue: When using brakes at speeds above 60 mph the brake pedal has vibration feed back. At lower speed it doesn't.
- I have good brake pressure, it doesn't hesitate to stop.
- There are no noticeable noises
- I made sure all the bolts to the caliper, and the assembly as well as the retaining screw that holds the rotor to the hub are secure with plenty of pressure.
- During driving with no braking applied, truck drives smooth and straight at any speed.
- At lower speeds there is no noticeable skipping of the pads across the rotor as I apply pressure.
So I am wondering what would cause the brakes to vibrate at a high speed when being applied to come to a stop. Feels like it's in the left front to me.
- Could there be air in the brake lines that would cause it? I didn't replace the calipers. So I cant see how that would happen.
- Could I have received a bad rotor that wasn't machined correctly and I didn't notice it?
Could it be a bad strut? The truck has 67k miles on it and I haven't replaced the front struts yet.
Before I take it to the mechanic I just want to know what I could possibly be looking at? Or if there is anything else I can do before it has to head to a professional.
Thanks for any help you might be able to provide.
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