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2004 Chevy Malibu Front wheel shake

Tiny
CAMPINGRAMPS
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  • 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 70,000 MILES
Just recently replaced the front brake pads. Rotors were in good shape with no grooves and smooth. Before this, the car drove perfectly with no wander and no bouncing. Since replacing the pads, the front end shakes like crazy almost as though the left brake is grabbing intermittantly. Have replaced brakes once before and didn't have this problem. I mean, these pads are a breeze to replace. Any help greatly appreciated. I'm going to pull the wheels off tomorrow (1-25-09) and see if I left something loose. The problem is getting worse. I have checked tire air pressure.
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Saturday, January 24th, 2009 AT 11:05 PM

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Tiny
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Hello
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Sometimes after replacing brake pads this will cause the brake caliper to stick. Are the front wheels hot to touch after driving a short distance? If so then this would indicate the caliper is indeed sticking and needs replaced.

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Saturday, January 24th, 2009 AT 11:07 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for the answer. I thought about the caliber and that is the first thing I will check.
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Saturday, January 24th, 2009 AT 11:28 PM

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