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by MDW25gt
Sat Jul 01, 2006 8:56 pm
Forum: Wheels, Tires and Brakes
Topic: Periodic shudder under braking 99 Leg GT wagon
Replies: 7
Views: 1406

Same issue here, but more so at high speed, felt thru the steering. I have new SS caliper in front installed last year, i suspect a loose tie rod assembly, could i be wrong? I am starting to think I may have the same. What is the best way to check the loose tie rod assembly? I will still need to fi...
by MDW25gt
Thu Jun 29, 2006 1:40 am
Forum: Wheels, Tires and Brakes
Topic: Periodic shudder under braking 99 Leg GT wagon
Replies: 7
Views: 1406

Does the shudder get worse when you drive for a while, or harder on the brakes? It's probably pad material unevenly deposited on the rotor. When temps increase the pad material will become more "grippy" and give you the shudder you're experiencing. It is most noticable when I am doing 50-...
by MDW25gt
Tue Jun 27, 2006 12:01 pm
Forum: Wheels, Tires and Brakes
Topic: Periodic shudder under braking 99 Leg GT wagon
Replies: 7
Views: 1406

The rotor's not "warped", it has DTV (disc thickness variations) http://stoptech.com/tech_info/wp_warped_brakedisk.shtml If you do not use a high quality grease, and/or don't routinely check/clean/regrease the sliders, they will seize. Where do you feel most of the shudder from, the brake...
by MDW25gt
Tue Jun 27, 2006 2:43 am
Forum: Wheels, Tires and Brakes
Topic: Periodic shudder under braking 99 Leg GT wagon
Replies: 7
Views: 1406

Periodic shudder under braking 99 Leg GT wagon

I have a 99 Leg GT wagon. I have periodic shudder under braking. Does not happen all of the time. (I have had Hawk HPS pads on front for the last year.) I pulled the calipers off and found that one of the slide pins is frozen and WILL NOT move. I suspect I will need a new caliper?? Any ideas where I...
by MDW25gt
Sun Jul 31, 2005 2:27 pm
Forum: Wheels, Tires and Brakes
Topic: 99 Leg GT wagon brakes
Replies: 2
Views: 662

99 Leg GT wagon brakes

I have a 99 Gt wagon with 145k miles. I would like to over hall the brakes. I am looking to replace the rotors, calipers, pads and master cylinder. I am looking for suggestions on what type of components for the replacement. Also what else do I need? I dont autocross. But I would like someting bette...