c4 conversion problems
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Car: 1991 camaro RS
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c4 conversion problems
ok i installed a c4 12" brake conversion less then 500 miles ago
the rotors are already warped and grooved on the inside faceing both rotors
also ever since the conversion my steering wheel shakes side to side slitly
and putting my foot on the pedal only makes that shakeing worse and the pedal palsates and pulls slitly to the right aswell
the shakeing is the worst when on the freeway it makes the dash shake
ive done an alinement and put new tires on
nothing has stopped the shakeing steering wheel
i had none of these problems before the conversion
ive checked my wheel bearings there fine ive checked everything
guy i got the brakes off of says the warpped rotors have nothing to do with the shakeing steering
only the palsating pedal
so what would shake the wheel ? shakes regardless of haveing the brake on or off just gets much worse as the brake is applied
and why would the rotors groove and warp in under 500 miles?
all components where new other then the spindles and hubs made from used rotors
new caliper carrier/calipers/rotors/and bearings
thanks in advance
the rotors are already warped and grooved on the inside faceing both rotors
also ever since the conversion my steering wheel shakes side to side slitly
and putting my foot on the pedal only makes that shakeing worse and the pedal palsates and pulls slitly to the right aswell
the shakeing is the worst when on the freeway it makes the dash shake
ive done an alinement and put new tires on
nothing has stopped the shakeing steering wheel
i had none of these problems before the conversion
ive checked my wheel bearings there fine ive checked everything
guy i got the brakes off of says the warpped rotors have nothing to do with the shakeing steering
only the palsating pedal
so what would shake the wheel ? shakes regardless of haveing the brake on or off just gets much worse as the brake is applied
and why would the rotors groove and warp in under 500 miles?
all components where new other then the spindles and hubs made from used rotors
new caliper carrier/calipers/rotors/and bearings
thanks in advance
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are the brake calipers centered on the rotor? if they are off a bit there could be un-even pressure on one side on the rotor and this could warp them real quick.
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Car: 1991 camaro RS
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i would assume they would be centered
when we installed them the rotors dragged only slitly i was told that was normal
when we installed them the rotors dragged only slitly i was told that was normal
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Car: 1991 camaro RS
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freind of mine has the baer brake package same as what i have i just used factory parts and his drag same as mine
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Car: '88 Iroc, '91 RS, and a '70 RS
Engine: 5.7 TPI; 5.0 TBI; ZZ4/T56 on the ag
Transmission: A4, A4, slated to be a T56
ok i installed a c4 12" brake conversion less then 500 miles ago
the rotors are already warped and grooved on the inside faceing both rotors
also ever since the conversion my steering wheel shakes side to side slitly
and putting my foot on the pedal only makes that shakeing worse and the pedal palsates and pulls slitly to the right aswell
the shakeing is the worst when on the freeway it makes the dash shake
ive done an alinement and put new tires on
nothing has stopped the shakeing steering wheel
i had none of these problems before the conversion
ive checked my wheel bearings there fine ive checked everything
guy i got the brakes off of says the warpped rotors have nothing to do with the shakeing steering
only the palsating pedal
so what would shake the wheel ? shakes regardless of haveing the brake on or off just gets much worse as the brake is applied
and why would the rotors groove and warp in under 500 miles?
all components where new other then the spindles and hubs made from used rotors
new caliper carrier/calipers/rotors/and bearings
thanks in advance
the rotors are already warped and grooved on the inside faceing both rotors
also ever since the conversion my steering wheel shakes side to side slitly
and putting my foot on the pedal only makes that shakeing worse and the pedal palsates and pulls slitly to the right aswell
the shakeing is the worst when on the freeway it makes the dash shake
ive done an alinement and put new tires on
nothing has stopped the shakeing steering wheel
i had none of these problems before the conversion
ive checked my wheel bearings there fine ive checked everything
guy i got the brakes off of says the warpped rotors have nothing to do with the shakeing steering
only the palsating pedal
so what would shake the wheel ? shakes regardless of haveing the brake on or off just gets much worse as the brake is applied
and why would the rotors groove and warp in under 500 miles?
all components where new other then the spindles and hubs made from used rotors
new caliper carrier/calipers/rotors/and bearings
thanks in advance
Did you use new pads? If the rotors are already grooved on the inner surface, the pads are shot or the carriers are rubbing the inside surface of the rotor. Give me a rundown of what parts you are using: bracket thickness, rotor, etc.
Ed
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Hey Ed,this setup hes got is 1/4" bracket w/ reg C4 brake calipers and carriers.The rotors are from the front of the 95 year vette I think.These parts are all new.Talking w/ him got me thinking of the 1/4" bracket and front rotor use and 3/8 bracket and the rear rotor is the way they are used,no?
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Car: '88 Iroc, '91 RS, and a '70 RS
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Transmission: A4, A4, slated to be a T56
I've been talking with him as well, he's been most helpful in clearing up his issue. Turns out that the inner side of the rotors are rubbing the caliper carriers. For all folks interested, I designed the 12" C4s to use a Corvette REAR rotor, not a front rotor. I found that there is a difference in total height of the two, a difference of 1/4" or so, give or take a few thousandths. It's covered in this thread:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/brak...ht=alternative
Now, I normally use a 3/8" thick bracket and a rear rotor for this setup. If one would want to use a front rotor which is 1/4" taller than the rear rotor, the rotor surface would be moved INWARD toward the spindle by 1/4". So take away 1/4" of that height from the thickness of a 3/8" bracket and this would leave you with a bracket 1/8" thick, WAAYYYYY to thin for safe brake use. I do think the 1/4" bracket would be safe but it's still not enough to keep it from rubbing the carrier. Azrael has two options as I see it: go to an HD hub which pushes the wheel and rotor out or swap to a set of rear Corvette rotors.
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https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/brak...ht=alternative
Now, I normally use a 3/8" thick bracket and a rear rotor for this setup. If one would want to use a front rotor which is 1/4" taller than the rear rotor, the rotor surface would be moved INWARD toward the spindle by 1/4". So take away 1/4" of that height from the thickness of a 3/8" bracket and this would leave you with a bracket 1/8" thick, WAAYYYYY to thin for safe brake use. I do think the 1/4" bracket would be safe but it's still not enough to keep it from rubbing the carrier. Azrael has two options as I see it: go to an HD hub which pushes the wheel and rotor out or swap to a set of rear Corvette rotors.
Ed
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usually brake kits come with differnet sized spacers so you can align the calipers up correctly, i would assume that they should be with the kit and are needed? could be wrong. the rotors nut is tight and the bearings are good right?
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Car: 1991 camaro RS
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Transmission: 82513892892
Axle/Gears: pbr disc 3.27 nine bolt
ed was correct on the problem and also today one of the bolts that hold the caliper slider to the bracket flew off the car letting the caliper make contact with the rim on the drivers side
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Car: 1991 camaro RS
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last photo shows how off set the caliper has been because of useing the incorrect rotor
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Ouch...that's not good. Just make sure you check all your clearances when you reinstall everything.
Good luck!
Ed
Good luck!
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If I remember correctly my Baer C4 kit came with a number of caliper spacers if I needed them.
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The issue in his case is that the carrier or bracket needs to move in, not out, so spacers will not help him.
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Car: 1991 camaro RS
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installed the "rear corvette rotors" and now all the problems are gone did have to use 2 washers for spacers but i think that is because of haveing a 1/4 inch bracket instead of a 3/8s one but for now all is well
i locktited the hell out of all the bolts
i locktited the hell out of all the bolts
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Axle/Gears: 3:73 12 bolt with Brute Strength
Is there a specific year of C4 12"rear rotor that must be used with Ed's kit?
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