2001 Nissan Maxima Pulsating brakes when hot

10,400 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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When my Maxima is driven for short distances there is no problems with the brakes. However, if I should drive fon over 50 miles or so, then the front left brake has a pusling when braking.

It seems like a warped rotor, but it does not do it all the time. If I turn the rotors, won't this make the problem worse, since there will be less metal on the rotors?

It does not seem like the front brake is sticking, but how can I tell for sure on a FWD car? Maybe this is causing excessive heat on the rotor.

Thanks,
Tim
Aug 5, 2009 at 8:05 AM
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Hi there,

A pulsating pedal will be a warped rotor, you can get them machined with out any problems as long as they remain with in the min thickness measurements, they only remove a very small amount of material.

mark (mhpautos)
Aug 5, 2009 at 10:12 AM
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