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2002 Dodge Van Repair Question


Topics covered: Brakes, Wheel, Brake drum.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on February 4, 2010

2002 Dodge Van Van jerks while braking

Brakes problem
2002 Dodge Van 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 114,00 miles

When I brake my van jerks a little. What is causing this? I'm planning on getting new brakes tomorrow.
Avatar Asked by erica30

Answer

Replied on February 12, 2010

If "pulsates" would describe it better, suspect warped front brake rotors. They can cause a shimmy in the steering wheel too. Egg-shaped rear brake drums will often cause the brake pedal to pulsate up and down.

caradiodoc

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