Brake Vibration Linked to Steering Bearings....

[BigMark]

Could it be....

I had some brake vibes, felt similar to warped discs, only my discs are new...

Have they been installed correctly - Yep.
Did I install new pads - Yep

So double checked everything and then worked upwards from wheel bearing.. My steering bearings were badly corroded and it wasn't until after I changed them I realised how stiff my steering was.  :oops:  funny thing progressive wear..

So if you think you have warped discs, maybe check your bearings first. Unless i have just fooled my senses and it will be back in a week..

[Bixxer Bob]

Mark,  are your new discs floating?  Only I experienced unusual vibes after ftting HBC floaters.  In my case it waws just normal disc flutter which only happens occasionally.

[BigMark]

They are floaters, yep. EBC though..

Well if it comes back then youre right.

[Bixxer Bob]

EBC HBC whatever,  it's an age thing.  Can't remember my own name some days.

On mine it occurs infrequently and is not really predictable.  THe first time I noticed it I was braking fairly hard approaching a roundabout and the "buzz" from the discs came as I eased off the front brake but not right off, just trailing it lightly to judge a gap in traffic.  Frightened the life out of me  :shock:

I think it's when the pads get warmed up, they tend to grab the disc better and so oscillate on the bobbins as the load comes off.