Car shakes when I brake

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Mar 21, 2006 | 05:17 AM

#11

viking70

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Thanks all!!

I was thinking that it may be the rotors. I just got an alignment when I put new tires on recently. Cruising I am fine. So i am guessing it is the rotors. Thanks to all who replied!!

Mar 24, 2006 | 11:16 AM

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takume

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make sure you brake pads is thick enough
then check your rotor, rotor warped is highly possible.
expect $30~50 per one rotor for resurface.
If you say it is going right while you braking, you may have to do an aligement balance.

Mar 24, 2006 | 11:36 AM

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ColeM

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car prolly sucks

Mar 24, 2006 | 02:00 PM

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dhave3

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ColeM

car prolly sucks

I'm with him.

Mar 27, 2006 | 09:01 AM

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Kachup57

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in addition

Maybe minor but make sure your tires are balanced too.

Jun 10, 2006 | 02:18 PM

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tildesk

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rotars/brakes etc

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Originally Posted by totalimmortal

warped rotors.

I had the same problem, although my car is a 1988. But recently I was told that rotars are MADE to have small warps in them, so having them turned down makes it worse...

Jun 10, 2006 | 10:08 PM

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Misa

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if it only shakes while breaking -> warped rotors.

edit: old thread :squint:

Jun 12, 2006 | 09:11 AM

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tildesk

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Im hoping to fix them myself, but I have jack for tool and no experience. Just afraid I'll mess up but cant afford to fix it otherwise. any help?

Jun 13, 2006 | 10:18 AM

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deity0723

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mill the rotors, get an alignment, dont go 55 on the street
milling costs about 15-25$, alignment can cost anywhere from $40-65, driving speed limit and not getting a ticket, priceless

Jun 13, 2006 | 11:11 AM

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Misa

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Quote:

Originally Posted by deity0723

mill the rotors, get an alignment, dont go 55 on the street
milling costs about 15-25$, alignment can cost anywhere from $40-65, driving speed limit and not getting a ticket, priceless

nobody said anything about speeding :squint:

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