very bad vibration

[kendallKICKASS]

ok so a few weeks ago after coming back from ATL i felt a vibration when i pushed the brakes but some reason i didnt pay attention to it. now it gets so bad i have to pull over and wait and it does it when im braking and when im not. i was thinking its the rotors b/c when ever you stop and there water on them you hear and see the water evaporating.

have anyone else had this problem or know how to fix it

[redgtxdi]

Ya, sounds like rotors.

Assuming that's the case, I would have to say that I don't like turning rotors that are warped. (Heck, I don't like turned rotors at all) And since decent rotors can be had for fair money, I say just go get some new ones.....clean them thoroughly w/ brake parts spray.......and install.

New rotors are sooooo nice!! Smooth as silk.

[new echo owner]

Didn't you said it vibrates whether you are braking or not? If so, it is not your rotor, you might want to check your tires or suspension. How fast do you have to drive before you feel the vibration?

N.E.O.

[BMR]

Originally Posted by kendallKICKASS

now it gets so bad i have to pull over and wait and it does it when im braking and when im not.

What does pulling over and waiting do?... does the pulsing stop for a while?

Originally Posted by kendallKICKASS

i was thinking its the rotors b/c when ever you stop and there water on them you hear and see the water evaporating.

Not sure what you're saying... if you throw water on the rotors you get some steam off them?

[kendallKICKASS]

Originally Posted by BMR

What does pulling over and waiting do?... does the pulsing stop for a while?

i have to stop and let the driver side rotor cool b4 i take off.

Not sure what you're saying... if you throw water on the rotors you get some steam off them?

yea but its not some steam its ALOT of steam

[kendallKICKASS]

Originally Posted by new echo owner

Didn't you said it vibrates whether you are braking or not? If so, it is not your rotor, you might want to check your tires or suspension. How fast do you have to drive before you feel the vibration?

N.E.O.

between 35-50
and above 60 sometime

[new echo owner]

Originally Posted by kendallKICKASS

between 35-50
and above 60 sometime

Were you using the brakes then?

N.E.O.

[kendallKICKASS]

yea but it will do it after i let up off the brakes

but im taking it to the toyota place today so they can start looking at it and fix what ever it is thats f**kin with my baby

[new echo owner]

So it happens even if you are not using the brakes?

How are your tires? Worn? New? In between? Your description seems to point to problem with your tires, maybe out of balance or broken belt.

N.E.O.

[BMR]

My guess?... sounds like the pistons in your brake calipers are sticking and not letting the brakes free up. That would cause the rotors to heat up, and in your case, warp and cause the vibration you're feeling.