2005 Expedition pulsing brakes

Yes.... the conditions that create the pulsing pedal feel can be difficult to measure with specialized measuring devices..... they aren't something anyone would be able to see with the naked eye.

HTH

Since it's a 2005 with 9K miles, it must be on warranty. I guess the question you're really asking is, "Should they be doing this?" The ansswer is "no."

So, take it back and make sure they fix it to your satisfaction.

Message from dh written on 2/4/2006 3:23 PM:

Brakes are typically excluded from warranty, aren't they?

My guess is that someone over-torqued the lug bolts at the last tire rotation and warped the rotors.

Warped rotors, especially at this low mileage are covered.... brake linings, generally, are not unless it is a part defect (not wear).

Will do, thanks.

Lynn

Really? I thought the specialized measuring devices made easier to measure thet things that might cause a pulsing pedal feel.

Jeff

I feel sure he meant to say "withOUT specialized meas..."--like runout gauges/dials. s

Jim, hope you are right; however, just a short time back, I couldn't get even Cadillac rotors turned/trued under warranty, and I was selling 15-16 current and one-year-old Caddies per week with under 20K miles on them. Was told If I'd take them back and knock a chunk off them with a hammer, they'd replace them then! s

Thanks for the clarification.

Jeff

Warped rotors are not always the cause of pedal pulsation. Lining transfer to a spot on the rotor can do the same thing, as can problems with the front hubs, tires, or wheels.

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