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Old 12-08-2011, 04:10 PM
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yeah thanks guys it was the rotors they were crooked. now shes smoother babys bottom.
 
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Old 12-08-2011, 08:12 PM
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LOL Good to hear it was a easy fix!!!
 
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Old 12-08-2011, 11:14 PM
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it might be your tires??? i had a VW beetle that did that it turned out to have bad tires on it. just a suggestion
 
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Old 12-10-2011, 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by 95-SimpsonOBS
it might be your tires??? i had a VW beetle that did that it turned out to have bad tires on it. just a suggestion

Look at the two post above yours.. It is fixed. and it was the rotors..
 
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Old 12-13-2011, 11:31 AM
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I used to warp a set of rotors every 6 months or so, not sure how because I don't drive or brake like a maniac. I put on a set of drilled/slotted rotors I found on ebay for a good price, and haven't had any issues since. Not saying it's the best answer, but it worked for me.
 
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Old 12-13-2011, 11:48 AM
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Cool something to keep in mind!!!
 
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