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by Maarten Goldstein, Jul 16, 2004 5:00pm PDT

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Car Question

Ever since I had my annual state safety inspection done last Tuesday, my brakes have a thumping feel/noise to them when they're applied, and it varies to match the speed of the tire rotation. Any thoughts as to what could be causing this? I've taken quick looks at the tires but nothing indepth. I have front disc and rear drums if that matters. I'm guessing the mechanic put something back wrong or something. Thanks.

Jul 17, 2004 8:14am PDT

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Car Question Ever since I had my annual state safety inspection done last Tuesday, my brakes have a th... : Do_Or_Die
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- We don't have inspections here but it sounds like someone really mis-torqued the lugnuts on the wheels. ... : pres589
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  The front rotors need to be "turned", they'll do that if they get a slight warp to them. If they've been turned too many times, or have deep grooves in them, they'll need replacing. Usually Autozone has then fairly cheap. The rear drums can cause it also, but most of the time it's only the front.
  Have you had to slam the brakes really hard to keep from hitting something? The higher pressure from the calipers can warp hot rotors.
  
  Jul 17, 2004 8:20am PDT
  
  The front rotors need to be "turned", they'll do that if they get a slight warp to them. If they've been ... : haokah
- Warped rotors is my guess. But I've had a small feel like that thumping that's gone away after a little ... : DinK
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  ugh, auto mechanics fucking suck. : trove
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    That's like saying pc techs suck because something is wrong with your pc. : haokah
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      I don't take my car to a mechanic unless the engine needs pulled or something. (or a warranty thing, I ac... : DinK
      
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      If you are doing the stuff yourself, you are somewhat of a mechanic :) : haokah
      
      I am a unique and beautiful snowflake! and an extreme do-it-yourself'er : DinK

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