New Owner Hello and a few ?'s

JerEazy · Jan 16, 2019

Normally its caused by runout or slight warping in the brake rotors from heat or cheap pads. Previous owner was probably a brake rider. I’ve never heard that wheel lug torque will affect it. But I just checked the google box and you are correct! How about that...

Some vehicles are more sensitive to it (like Infinitis and Lexuses... Lexi? Not sure what that plural is) and some dampen the pedal and wheel feel (like your Mercedes and Caddys)

1955moose · Jan 16, 2019

Not just the torque sticks, but a general no knowledge, is that a word? Anyway it's the tech, and I use that word loosely, tightening in a circle, not an x pattern that will cause shimmy, shudder, and all kinds of problems. It seems to affect steel, and thin aluminum wheels the worst. Insist on the tech to use a torque wrench, not an air impact. The service advisor will most likely give you crap about it, your slowing down his production, but hey it's your Suv.

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Richard Chapman · Jan 16, 2019

Changing to LED can be done but you will need to do some research. I have converted 5 cars to LED with success, but the key is understand what the light pattern of the LED replacement bulb you have picked is. There are some good videos on the web about the light pattern of most of the LED major brands. If you don't pick the right LED bulb, you and everyone that sees you headlights at night will not be happy campers.

JerEazy · Jan 16, 2019

Thanks Chapman - went with an HID kit from the same company that does the puddle lights - drive bright. Should be a straightforward install.

johnboneske · Jan 17, 2019

JerEazy said:
Normally its caused by runout or slight warping in the brake rotors from heat or cheap pads. Previous owner was probably a brake rider. I’ve never heard that wheel lug torque will affect it. But I just checked the google box and you are correct! How about that...

Some vehicles are more sensitive to it (like Infinitis and Lexuses... Lexi? Not sure what that plural is) and some dampen the pedal and wheel feel (like your Mercedes and Caddys)

For years since I discovered this problem, when I get home from any type of service I loosen all lugs and re-tighten the lugs with my cheapo torque wrench from harbor freight and haven't ever had any peddle fluctuation since on any of my cars/trucks/SUV's. Many people have told me I am full of it and wrong, but haven't had that problem since and they still do. I have slotted/cross drilled rotors on my Expedition with ceramic pads since I do alot of towing, and mine don't have any problems.

JerEazy · Jan 18, 2019

LED puddles and plate lights are in. Broke a tab on the brake light housing - so about $15 for replacement there. But, they look great!

HIDs are next... but seem a bit more involved. So looks like I’ll tackle them in the AM

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