What did you do with your 2nd gen OB today?

[Peaty]

Originally Posted by Zioncanyon

Took the 6 weeks new (to me) snip but, I still have a shimmy in front when braking. They recommended turning the rotors. I will have that done next, but not at the dealer.

You'd be better off just replacing the rotors. My kids 2001 OB did this too, so did just about every one of my 9 previous scoobies. If you have them turned it will most likely happen again. It's from uneven deposits that the pads leave behind on the rotors:

-Warped- Brake Disc and Other Myths

I just went and replaced the rotors with these:

Centric Plain 120 Series Rotors

and so far they are working out great. It's not very hard to do. While I was at it I replaced the pads with these:

Centric Posi Quiet Ceramic Pads

If your pads are okay, you can just sand them down smooth to rough them up then re-bed them in.

[Zioncanyon]

Originally Posted by Peaty

You'd be better off just replacing the rotors. My kids 2001 OB did this too, so did just about every one of my 9 previous scoobies. If you have them turned it will most likely happen again. It's from uneven deposits that the pads leave behind on the rotors:

-Warped- Brake Disc and Other Myths

I just went and replaced the rotors with these:

Centric Plain 120 Series Rotors

and so far they are working out great. It's not very hard to do. While I was at it I replaced the pads with these:

Centric Posi Quiet Ceramic Pads

If your pads are okay, you can just sand them down smooth to rough them up then re-bed them in.

Thanks Peaty. I might give it a DIY try.

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