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Old 03-23-2008, 12:53 PM
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I have just replaced my front rotors and pads, they were worn down beyond turning and they shook really bad when I would stop easy. Under harder braking they didn't shake. Well after replacement (which I assumed was going to stop the shaking) I still have the same problem. What could cause this? I have new brakes on the rear and just had a front end alignment and a balance and rotate.
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make sure you have enough brake fluid in your lines
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Might have got some bad rotors.. It happens sometimes.
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What rotors and pads did you get? Did you bed the pads to the rotors when you first drove the truck?
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fluid is fine, I checked it. I've never heard of bedding the pads to the rotars. What is that?
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This should help...but long read
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Try this simple test. Stop vehicle with moderate to light pedal pressure. Steering wheel shake points towards front wheels. Again, try stopping vehicle using only parking brake. If you get a sensation that the wheels are egg shaped than your back brakes are the problem.
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O.K. it isn't the rear. I guess I'll remove the rotors and put a fine turning on them and see if that clears it up. I'll let yall know.



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