wobbling while depressing brakes.

[autumn_again]

whenever i'm slowing down, it seems to not be very smooth. its only real noticable at higher speeds. like lets say when exiting the highway if i'm doing a little too fast to downshift, i'll brake, and it wont be smooth, but then i basically let the motor slow the car down once its downshiftable. so i don't notice too much when i'm doing under around 55.

i read that this may be warped rotors. Are there any chances this could be anything else? I know my brake pads need to be replaced but they aren't HORRIBLE right now.

is there any way to tell besides to look at the pads and see if they are wearing evenly? I know eventually i'll have to take the wheel off to check and fix the problem, but until i get a chance to, i'd like to have a rough idea of what this could cost me.

what are other problems that could cause this?

 

[sprintertech]

yes it sounds like you have low spots on your rotors....depending on how much metal you have left on the rotors the price will vary because the rotors may need to be replaced....on the average shops charge between 199-249...that includes machining......if rotors or worn you'll add the cost for new into the price......your problem sounds severe enough to look into getting it done real soon...good luck!

 

[Methodical]

Jack the car up and spin the wheels slowly and you should be able to tell if the rotors are warped. The wheel will spin then catch, spin then catch etc.

99.99% it's your rotors. I'd just replace them, personally, if they've been on the car awhile. Can you do the work yourself? If so then, I'd definitely just replace them.

Other possibilities are ball joints and tie rods. So while the wheels are in the air grab the wheel: 1) at 12 and 6 and attempt to rock the wheel in and out for play to check ball joints and 2) 9 and 3 and push in and out for play to check tie rods.

 

[HISSIN50]

When you renew your rotors, use new pads. Then try to burnish and bed the married pair halfway decently.

 

[autumn_again]

yeah i can definitely do the work myself, but i just wasn't sure what i was in for.

ball joints and tie rod ends, would that still only do it when hitting the brakes?

I had a slight shake at higher speeds when i bought the car, but the tires were worn to nothing and no air pressure in them. new wheels and tires no problem now.

i want to replace the calipers pads and rotors, they are over 14 years old. but its more then i have right now.

the thing is i dont want to throw money at getting these resurfaced and then eventually put new rotors on, why not just do what i want with it the first time.

 

[DDSTANG94]

when im ready for breaks this is what im going for...http://www.buyfordracing.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=594

 

[autumn_again]

thats not a bad little kit. just the front rotors i was looking at were up there in price. a little bit more i can just buy that kit.

when it i come into some cash that is. hah.

 

[Zero_chance]

At this age, chances are the rotors have high spots and need to either be machined (may not have enough material left) or replaced. Since Im assuming you have no access to a brake lathe, it might be in your best interest to just replace them. Cheaper than having them machined by a shop and you can do it yourself.