Steering Wheel Vibration while braking

2011 Nismo#91 · 06-11-2014, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Read T

I am not an engineer, but have 2 friends who are brake engineers and I understand some things. This is a quote taken from me from another thread that no one has read haha.

I agree, though slots and holes are more for removing gas buildup between pad and rotor rather than reducing mass, which is more of a side effect. Gas buildup was a problem with pads a decade ago, not so much now days.

370z_2910 · 06-11-2014, 05:26 AM

if we replace the wrap rotors with other rotors, what will be good choice of rotors (brand) to replace with?

6MT-Z34 · 06-11-2014, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 370z_2910

if we replace the wrap rotors with other rotors, what will be good choice of rotors (brand) to replace with?

Z1 2 piece rotors

2011 Nismo#91 · 06-11-2014, 12:28 PM

You don't really need 2 piece rotors, they are for if you track your car often. OEM disk or similar will work fine. Best upgrade you can do it the pads/fluid.

370z_2910 · 06-14-2014, 10:19 PM

how about the stillen brake cooling?

does it help to prevent the rotor wrap?

370z_2910 · 06-14-2014, 10:20 PM

how about the stillen brake cooling?

does it help to prevent the rotor wrap?

Read T · 07-18-2014, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 370z_2910

how about the stillen brake cooling?

does it help to prevent the rotor wrap?

Rotors shouldn't be warping, even under race conditions. They can get build up unevenly on them. Either way, for day to day driving you shouldn't need brake ducting. If so, I'd say this would be a huge liability and nissan would have put out a recall for safety long ago. Maybe try getting different pads.

370z_2910 · 07-19-2014, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Read T

Rotors shouldn't be warping, even under race conditions. They can get build up unevenly on them. Either way, for day to day driving you shouldn't need brake ducting. If so, I'd say this would be a huge liability and nissan would have put out a recall for safety long ago. Maybe try getting different pads.

i've already replaced the oem rotors with the stoptech cross and ventalited discs.
also, i've installed the oem brake pads with project mu b-pads.

with the upgraded rotors and pads, my z still getting the same wraped problem as the previous oem parts.

just wondering, if either the brake duct or bbk might help with wraped issues.

comments...

K370Z · 07-09-2014, 05:03 PM

Could you confirm if your tyres are starting to get close to needing replaced as the vibration through the steering is a common problem when the tyre get low.

kenchan · 07-10-2014, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by K370Z

Could you confirm if your tyres are starting to get close to needing replaced as the vibration through the steering is a common problem when the tyre get low.

geez, how low are you running your tires?

until air leaks out?

kenchan · 07-10-2014, 10:48 AM

yah, when my tires blow up due to no more rubber left, it automatically notifies me through the steering wheel per vibrations. so then i know its time to change tires.

Plasmite · 07-10-2014, 04:46 PM

I ran my '83 200sx brakes till my rear rotors were like two Pink Floyd albums. They were groovy baby. I wasn't able to resurface them though, wasn't enough material left

Spooler · 07-19-2014, 10:29 PM

Warping rotors has to do with your driving style. Some folks are bad about it and others are not. If the brakes are the least bit weak, I will warp them every time. Best thing to do is upgrade if this fits your wonderful abilities. Nissan has always been known for warping rotors.

Read T · 07-20-2014, 03:14 PM

As noted above he has replaced those parts.

Just a thought, but who's installing the pads/rotors. Improperly installed pads could create uneven wear on the rotors and get them out of balance. I still find it VERY hard to believe you are getting enough heat in your rotors during daily driving to actually warp them. I can't even do that on the track or autocross when my brakes are being used HEAVILY. Do you live in mountains or drag the brakes a bunch?

370z_2910 · 07-22-2014, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Read T

As noted above he has replaced those parts.

Just a thought, but who's installing the pads/rotors. Improperly installed pads could create uneven wear on the rotors and get them out of balance. I still find it VERY hard to believe you are getting enough heat in your rotors during daily driving to actually warp them. I can't even do that on the track or autocross when my brakes are being used HEAVILY. Do you live in mountains or drag the brakes a bunch?

may i know what type of rotor and brake brands are you using?

07-10-2014, 10:48 AM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, when my tires blow up due to no more rubber left, it automatically notifies me through the steering wheel per vibrations. so then i know its time to change tires. Plasmite likes this.

07-10-2014, 04:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
Plasmite Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 259 Drives: '12 M6 Panty Peeler Rep Power: 13	I ran my '83 200sx brakes till my rear rotors were like two Pink Floyd albums. They were groovy baby. I wasn't able to resurface them though, wasn't enough material left __________________ WISHLIST

07-20-2014, 03:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 19	As noted above he has replaced those parts. Just a thought, but who's installing the pads/rotors. Improperly installed pads could create uneven wear on the rotors and get them out of balance. I still find it VERY hard to believe you are getting enough heat in your rotors during daily driving to actually warp them. I can't even do that on the track or autocross when my brakes are being used HEAVILY. Do you live in mountains or drag the brakes a bunch? __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

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06-11-2014, 05:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
370z_2910 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: BRUNEI Posts: 127 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 16	if we replace the wrap rotors with other rotors, what will be good choice of rotors (brand) to replace with?

06-11-2014, 12:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,412 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 40570	You don't really need 2 piece rotors, they are for if you track your car often. OEM disk or similar will work fine. Best upgrade you can do it the pads/fluid.

06-14-2014, 10:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
370z_2910 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: BRUNEI Posts: 127 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 16	how about the stillen brake cooling? does it help to prevent the rotor wrap?

06-14-2014, 10:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
370z_2910 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: BRUNEI Posts: 127 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 16	how about the stillen brake cooling? does it help to prevent the rotor wrap?

07-09-2014, 05:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
K370Z Base Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Gateshead UK Posts: 14 Drives: 370Z Black Edition Rep Power: 13	Could you confirm if your tyres are starting to get close to needing replaced as the vibration through the steering is a common problem when the tyre get low.

07-19-2014, 10:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 14,119 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684394	Warping rotors has to do with your driving style. Some folks are bad about it and others are not. If the brakes are the least bit weak, I will warp them every time. Best thing to do is upgrade if this fits your wonderful abilities. Nissan has always been known for warping rotors.