2002 Buick Rendezvous brakes shudder

2002 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
108,500 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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BOYERNICE
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when braking in a turn the brake peddle shudders and I have to push down extra hard. I have new pads and front rotors. Whats going on?
Aug 2, 2009 at 4:54 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Do you feel this in the steering as well or just the pedal?

mark (mhpautos)
Aug 2, 2009 at 5:26 PM
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BOYERNICE
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Just the brake peddle.
Aug 2, 2009 at 5:39 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

This will be a rear rotor problem , as if it was the fronts the vibration will be transmitted through the steering and you will feel it in the wheel.

Mark (mhpautos)
Aug 2, 2009 at 5:45 PM
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