1999 Acura TL Front Brake Rotor Worpage

1999 ACURA TL
98,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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TONY01
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I have tried many different combinations on this car front bkakes in the past. OEM rotors with Ikebono pads, worked great for about a year and a half then rotors warped. Tried After market rotors ( made in China) with Ikebono pads. The rear still has Ikebono pads with the OEM rotors. It was bad from the start. When I applied brakes felt a vibration, like a hummning in my steering wheel. After about 6 months they were warped. Recently I tried resurfacing the same aftermarket rotors with the OEM pads. It felt smooth an OK if you are braking at slow speeds. But if I am doing over 40MPH when applying brakes I feel a vibration worse than the first one. I know these cars have don't design the best brakes in the market for that year, but what can I do or what combination or brand of front rotors or pads I can use to correct this problem once and for all? Thanks for your help!!
Feb 10, 2008 at 2:58 PM
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If they felt warped right away, they may have been! Rotors and other parts do get dropped from time to time...Also make sure the tires are tightened with a torque wrench...by hand.
Apr 14, 2021 at 2:27 PM
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For 154.00 for both fronts, cross drilled...
Apr 14, 2021 at 2:27 PM
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Or here for all 4 with pads for under 300.00


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