Changed my brakes, now I got a shimmy, kinda bad...

[mnypitboat]

Re: Changed my brakes, now I got a shimmy, kinda bad...

When all else fails, buy a harbor Freight dial indicator and measure the runnout on your rotors. You can also index your rotors(rotate them on the studs) to get the least runout if you are really anal.

I would get the rotors turned if I were you. On some vehicles, there just isn't enough meat on the rotors to get them turned. Silverados are not one of them. There are plenty of machine shops, including those at auto parts stores, that turn rotors. I have at least a dozen of them within 5 miles that do it.

I also would not buy the cheapest rotors you can find. I actually bought a bad brand new rotor verified by a dial indicator.

You are lucky. We have a machine shop that can do it, but they charge $30 each. Tire Kingdom is around the corner but they are the ones that screwed mine up. Hopefully the OP has something around there. I just dont see the point in turnin old rotors that are possibly marginal when brand new ones are so cheap.

PS absolutely no parts stores turn rotors anymore. At least not around here.

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Changed my brakes, now I got a shimmy, kinda bad...

Yes, $30 for turning makes it a tougher decision. There is something to be said for the convenience factor as well to put on new rotors because you have to support the vehicle, take the rotors in and then wait for them to get done which could be many hours and tough without a second vehicle around.

I have a Silverado like the OP and had no problems getting the rotors turned.

ACDelco Durastop rotors are $58 at RockAuto. There is also a cheaper ACDelco Advantage rotor that is $47. Raybestos are $60. Definitley do not get the slotted or drilled rotors if you want them to last or ever want to turn them.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Changed my brakes, now I got a shimmy, kinda bad...

Raybestos Advanced Technology rotors from RockAuto.com would be my choice. I have also experienced a shimmy after doing a "pads only" brake job.