2000 Acura TL braking

2000 ACURA TL
137,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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VANGAMBIA
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when braking hard there is a very slight shudder in the weeel
Aug 19, 2008 at 2:13 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi vangambia,

If vehicle is equipped with ABS, it is normal to feel some vibrations when braking hard when the ABS kicks in.
Aug 20, 2008 at 8:34 AM
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VANGAMBIA
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Thank you very much. The car is indeed fitted with ABS
Aug 20, 2008 at 9:52 AM
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MOOREV1
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Your front rotors require machining or replacing. That will cure the pulsing.
Aug 23, 2008 at 12:33 PM
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KHLOW2008
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When rotors goes bad, pulsing is felt with light or normal braking effort, NOT when braking hard.
Aug 23, 2008 at 8:43 PM
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