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Shakes while braking

Tiny
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2001 Chevy Impala, 85000. Whenever I brake going over 45 mph the steering wheel shakes. I just had new rotors put on to solve this problem. What else could it be?
Monday, September 10th, 2007 AT 8:17 AM

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Tiny
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4 wheel disc or with rear drum brakes?

What exactly was done for the brake job?
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Monday, September 10th, 2007 AT 8:18 AM
Tiny
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4 wheel disc and I just had the rotors changed. Brake pads were checked and still in perfect condition.
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Monday, September 10th, 2007 AT 10:54 AM
Tiny
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Very rarely do I not replace the pads when replacing rotors. Penny wise, pound foolish. Warped rotors compromize brake pads. To do the job right, the pads must come off anyways. The caliper needs to be checked, the slide pins removed, cleaned and lubed. The thin metal clips that the pads rest in also need to be removed, cleaned and lubricated. If not the reason the rotor warped in the first place may very well still be present. E-brake should also be checked for proper operation.
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Monday, September 10th, 2007 AT 12:15 PM

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