I hit the brake my steering wheel starts shaking violently

2004 JEEP WRANGLER
57,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ANMEADOWS23
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When driving on the highway, if I hit the brake my steering wheel starts shaking violently, they say I need new brakes can you help me?
Aug 20, 2009 at 1:05 PM
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KASEKENNY
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Yes. You have a brake pulsation and the rotors need to be replaced.

Here is a guide that will help with this:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads-and-rotors-fwd

Below you will find the process from the manual that will help with replacing the rotors and pads as I would replace them both at the same time.

Please run through this and let us know what other questions you have.

Thanks
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May 8, 2021 at 12:53 PM
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