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I got a 05 chevy malibu maxx with 130k miles.

My brake rotors keep getting warped for some reason, im on my 2nd pair already and theyre starting to get warped again. I already replaced the calipers aswell but still the same problem.

The steering wheel shakes only when im braking. HELP PLEASE!


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Make sure:

  1. you're tightening all the lug nuts to spec.
  2. the rear brakes are working properly and adjusted
  3. don't do a lot of hard braking, and then sit with the pads clamped to the rotors. This can create hot spots. Give them a chance to cool.
  4. Make sure there's no play in the wheel bearings

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How long do you expect rotors to last?

Are you using OEM ones or the cheapest aftermarket ones you can find?


They last about 2 months and am using after market


Okay there’s a problem if they’re only lasting 2 months. I would follow @mountainmanjoe ‘s advice very carefully to rule out user/installation error. Using aftermarket is fine, as long as you don’t buy the cheapest ones available.


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