Miata Mailing List: August 1993, Message #102
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   From: Ken Warren 
Subject: Re: Vibrations during braking
   Date: Sat, 14 Aug 1993 07:48:53 -0400


On Fri, 13 Aug 1993 MANSON@fsd.com wrote:

> I have recently noticed a slight vibration during braking from any speed
> above 30 mph.  I was careful to note that the vibration was occurring only
> while applying pressure to the brake pedal.  It occured regardless of
> situation (turns, straight, uphill or down), and is only slightly noticeable.
> I don't recall whether the vibration level was proportional to the pressure
> on the pedal or the decelleration rate.  Any comments?

Based on my own past experience with other cars, you *may* have a slightly
warped rotor. As long as the car doesn't pull under heavy braking, I'd
ignore it until it was time to replace the brake pads, at which point you
want to get the rotors trued up anyway. IMHO, that is.

--
Ken

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