Original problem - pulsing brake pedal at almost any speed. Higher speed = faster pulse.
Normally I just torque the lug nuts by feel with a 1/2" drive ratchet. But this time, to play it safe I used a torque wrench and torqued them to 105 ft-lb (the manual says 85 to 115). I even went in 4 steps (30, 60, 90, 105) and of course used the appropriate chris-cross pattern.
I also went ahead and flushed the brake fluid with new and rotated the tires, that last part should have eliminated any wheel problem.
Also, calipers seem to move freely. I had no problem compressing them with a small C-clamp before putting the new pads on. I greased the caliper mounting bolts and rails the end of the pads ride on.
I wonder if I got a new rotor that was warped to begin with?