Common questions

Why do my brakes shudder when I dont use Bendix?

Why do my brakes shudder when I dont use Bendix?

If a caliper is holding the pad against the disc when the brakes aren’t applied this can lead to the disc wearing unevenly. If this is the case, seized slide pins in the caliper are usually the culprit. Simply take them out and regrease them with Bendix Ceramic High Performance Synthetic Lubricant.

When do Chevrolet Equinox engines hesitate during acceleration?

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What does it mean when your brake rotors Shudder?

Generally, when shudder is felt through the steering wheel this indicates that it’s the front rotors that need to be looked at. If a shuddering pulsation is felt through the brake pedal, this usually points towards an issue with the rear brake rotors. How do we remedy brake shudder?

What happens when you hit the brake pedal?

When you hit the brake pedal, the brake pads hug the rotors, slowing them and your vehicle. You want rotors to be smooth and completely even in thickness. Over time and thousands of wheel revolutions, it’s normal for the rotor surface to get slight variations. Rust can also sometimes develop.

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Why does my Chevy Equinox shake when stopped?

Chevy has some thing up to 8 years from the production date of the vehicle to assist with fixing this issue as they are aware of it. hope this helps someone else. 9 people found this helpful. My 2018 Equinox does the same thing. It starts shaking when the brakes are applied at a stop light.

What to do if you have a soft brake pedal?

If you’re experiencing a soft brake pedal, have a service technician look for fluid leaking from the master cylinder or elsewhere in the brake system. The master cylinder is the unit that creates the power for your brakes. It has a reservoir like the one for your wiper fluid that contains brake fluid.

When you hit the brake pedal, the brake pads hug the rotors, slowing them and your vehicle. You want rotors to be smooth and completely even in thickness. Over time and thousands of wheel revolutions, it’s normal for the rotor surface to get slight variations. Rust can also sometimes develop.

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