Got a great 2008. Happy in all respects except for a chronic problem with the brakes. I can feel what the mechanics call, "out of round" in the brake pedal. The higher the speed, and the more force I apply to the pedal, the greater the "pulsing" of the pedal. Started shortly after the last repair (rotors / pads).
Don't think it's the shop; family's gone there for years, and they generally do good work. But I have had brakes installed at the dealer with same result. I've had "high-end" parts installed, hoping that would help (more money - same problem).
Mechanic said that during the break-in period after new rotors / pads are installed, applying the brakes with a lot of force, especially at higher speeds, can create this problem.
I do mostly highway driving, so I'm slowing down from 65 - 70 at the exit. And I can't honestly say that after the last repair (couple of months ago) I CONSCIOUSLY took it easy getting off the highway on my way to work and back. I may have, just can't say for sure. Focus on lots of things driving an hour into work -- usually work related. Anyway...
Not my first car (actually, it's my second Corolla), and I've never had a problem like this before; certainly didn't have to pay special attention to stopping after new rotors / pads were installed. Been driving long distance for years with different cars; that can't be it.
Is this problem fairly common? Anybody with a similar story (and hopefully a resolution) out there? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Don't think it's the shop; family's gone there for years, and they generally do good work. But I have had brakes installed at the dealer with same result. I've had "high-end" parts installed, hoping that would help (more money - same problem).
Mechanic said that during the break-in period after new rotors / pads are installed, applying the brakes with a lot of force, especially at higher speeds, can create this problem.
I do mostly highway driving, so I'm slowing down from 65 - 70 at the exit. And I can't honestly say that after the last repair (couple of months ago) I CONSCIOUSLY took it easy getting off the highway on my way to work and back. I may have, just can't say for sure. Focus on lots of things driving an hour into work -- usually work related. Anyway...
Not my first car (actually, it's my second Corolla), and I've never had a problem like this before; certainly didn't have to pay special attention to stopping after new rotors / pads were installed. Been driving long distance for years with different cars; that can't be it.
Is this problem fairly common? Anybody with a similar story (and hopefully a resolution) out there? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
