Shakes VIOLENTLY when brakes applied

DGJEEPGCL

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1993 JEEP CHEROKEE

When I apply the brakes the front end will shake very violently, we cannot figure out what is wrong with it we have tried rotating the tires, replacing the steering dampener, and changing brakes. But nothing seems to stop the shake, and what is even weirder is it doesn't happen every time I slow down. So if someone could help me out id appreciate it
-thanks

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Try to find out when it is happening. If it is consisentent when braking from higher speeds when the braking is the most severe and creates the most heat, Raz is right on the rotors. Do you have rear disc brakes or drum brakes?

Also as far as the steerng dampner is concerned, it has to be the heavy duty one not the standard one. I know napa offers both. However you need to find a counterman that is capable of going the extra step to finding it.

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Thursday, May 20th, 2021 AT 10:19 AM

SCJEFFB

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I have a 1996 and have had the same problem. After talking with a guy at work that used to work for crysler he said this was a common problem with front brake calipers wearing and heating up did you change the calipers when you did your brake job? It worked for me. Hope this helps.

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Thursday, May 20th, 2021 AT 10:19 AM

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Seized caliper can create erratic braking. It can also warp the rotors which can lead to vibration under braking.
I have attached the caliper replacement procedure below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/brake-caliper-replacement

Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you.

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