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Re: Steering Problem [k5hdu]
by steve_ HOST
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Aug 03, 2009 (9:35 pm)
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Replying to: k5hdu (Jul 27, 2009 7:38 am)
Sounds like your rotors may be warped.
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Re: Steering Problem [steve_]
by k5hdu
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Aug 04, 2009 (6:03 am)
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Replying to: steve_ (Aug 03, 2009 9:35 pm)
That is what the problem was. The Infinity dealer wanted to charge $ 160.00 but took to my independent dealer for $ 80.00. Go figure !
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Re: Steering Problem [k5hdu]
by steve_ HOST
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Aug 04, 2009 (7:02 am)
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Replying to: k5hdu (Aug 04, 2009 6:03 am)
Did they replace them or turn them?
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- #5 of 11
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Re: Steering Problem [steve_]
by k5hdu
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Aug 04, 2009 (7:45 am)
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Replying to: steve_ (Aug 04, 2009 7:02 am)
They were turned. I started complaining of the " shimmy " around 20,000 miles so early for the rotars to be warped.
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Re: Steering Problem [k5hdu]
by steve_ HOST
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Aug 04, 2009 (10:36 am)
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Replying to: k5hdu (Aug 04, 2009 7:45 am)
Early but not all that unusual. I think the usual problem is that someone rotates the tires and the lugs get tightened too tight, and that can warp rotors. Not the only reason but common.
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Re: Steering Problem [k5hdu]
by lingenfelter
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Aug 05, 2009 (12:31 pm)
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Replying to: k5hdu (Jul 27, 2009 7:38 am)
Most likely your brake rotors are warped. Infinity used the same rotors as they do on their much lighter Nissan pick up truck (Titan). The QX is much heavier and burns out the rotors between every 5 to 10,000 miles you drive. Typically, on a normal vehicles rotors are good for at least 100,000 miles. The dealer might try to sell you on "resurfacing or turning" the rotors", which you don't want. You should demand new rotors. I think they have an upgrade version, since they are well aware of this very common problem.
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Re: Steering Problem [lingenfelter]
by k5hdu
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Aug 05, 2009 (12:41 pm)
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Replying to: lingenfelter (Aug 05, 2009 12:31 pm)
OK, if you replace with new rotors from infinity, your back to the same problem in 10,000 miles !
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Re: Steering Problem [k5hdu]
by lingenfelter
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Aug 06, 2009 (9:12 am)
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Replying to: k5hdu (Aug 04, 2009 7:45 am)
It is the rotors and you are right, rotors don't need to be turned  20,000 miles unless they are factory defects, which they are. Nissan know all too well about this and other problems with their brakes, but for some reason, the dealers act stupid.
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Re: Steering Problem [k5hdu]
by lingenfelter
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Aug 06, 2009 (9:14 am)
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Replying to: k5hdu (Aug 05, 2009 12:41 pm)
Yes, unless you demand the new thicker rotors that Infinity & Nissan have issued "service bulletins" on. Some dealers wll deny. Check google, there are many entries on this. I have filed formal complaints with the Federal Highway Safety and Transportation Office as well as the Florida Attorney General.
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Re: Steering Problem [lingenfelter]
by k5hdu
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Aug 06, 2009 (11:53 am)
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Replying to: lingenfelter (Aug 06, 2009 9:14 am)
Yep, they told me after 12 months or 12,000 miles I am on my own. Will not go back to the dealer !
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