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Old 09-04-2003, 10:10 AM
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Default car shudders when braking above 60 mph

Hello all, I'm looking for a bit of advice.

My 02' A4 3.0 shudders fairly violently when using moderate braking at speeds 60 mph or above.

Below that speed, moderate or even hard braking causes no problem.

Any thoughts as to what would cause this?

Thanks,

- dave
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could be warped rotors
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Default Warped rotors. Dealer should replace them for free under warranty...

I've already had mine replaced twice for this same reason. Just report it and they shouldn't give you any hassle.
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Warped rotors or massive brakedust buildup
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<ul><li><a href="http://www.stoptech.com/whitepapers/warped_rotors_myth.htm">Click</a></li></ul>
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just had my rotors replaced 3 weeks ago for that exact thing... done under warranty, all free !
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Default the dealer did the same on mine too

and if feel all good after that
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Default Shaun, I see you are from CT, what dealer....

do you go to. My brakes make a soft grinding noise when braking hard and I wanna get them checked out and possibly replaced. I go to Hoffman for service, you?
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yeah, my brakes are perfect now
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but do you feel that the brake has "no feel" for the first day?


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