2004 Chevy Malibu

2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU
150,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SGHOWES
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When braking hard I get a pulsating feeling from the front left corner. I pulled the rotor on that side and it looks surprisingly good. It is not warped and the surface is smooth, no pits or gouges. Any suggestions on where else to look?
Dec 26, 2009 at 6:38 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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A brake rotor needs checked for run-out (warp) with a mic. You won't be able to see it. Also, are you sure it is the front left and not the rear or the right?

Let me know.

Joe
Jan 16, 2010 at 2:25 PM
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