97 outback pulsating brakes

Feb 16, 2004 5 Replies
J

our outback has started having some pulsating in the brakes; usually at freeway to offramp speeds; but sometimes, at about 30mph or lower...



the car shuders a bit (slight vibration, not "is this thing going to fall apart" sorta vibration).



Someone said it was the anti-lock brakes -- it was thinking it needed to "kick in" but I'm hardly braking hard enough to lock up a tire.



Any thoughts on what to look for?



At first i thougth it migth be a warped rotor; but it doesn't happen consistant enough to warrant that conclusion...



Thanks



-josh



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I had the same problem. I have replaced brake pads and resurfaced brake rotors on the front axles. Vibration has practically gone. Sometimes I have a slight vibration when I hit a brakes at 20-30 mph, but it's nothing compared to what I had before. I have had same things done with rear brakes, but that was about 2 years ago. So, I think if you will buy brake pads and find good garage / workshop, you can fix your brakes for all 4 wheels for about 200$ (2x30$ for brake pads and 2x60$ for brake rotors resurfacing).

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Resurfacing warped rotors will leave you with little or nothing left. Just buy new ones. They're cheap enough.

John

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KEWL!!! thanks -- that's the 1st bit of advice I got that makes me feel good.. I was going to replace them all & use top quality pads.... it's getting a little annoying and worse...

The "abs" reas>I had the exact same problem with my 97 Outback. I've always done my own

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