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What would cause front-end shuddering while braking on freeway?

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Old 10-30-2005, 06:14 AM
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Default What would cause front-end shuddering while braking on freeway?

Worn Tie-rods or control-arms?

When replacing control-arms, do most people just replace them all, or just the specific arm with the busted boot?

Lastly, any recommendations on where to get good CV-Bearings, control-arms kits, and tie-rods? (other than the dealer)

I want to get everything buttoned-up before winter hits.

Thanks!
Old 10-30-2005, 06:22 AM
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Default Re: What would cause front-end shuddering while braking on freeway?

Could be warped front rotors or brake dust buildup on the front rotors. How old are your rotors? Do you have stock or aftermarket?
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Default see:

<a href="http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wp_warped_brakedisk.shtml">http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wp_warped_brakedisk.shtml</a>
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Default Well it can still be un even pad deposits

Perhaps he should bed the brakes and see if that helps anything
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Default My front rotors developed 0.020" of warp a year after being replaced which caused serious...

vibration when slowing down from highway speeds. It was noticeable around town too, but not nealy as bad. The rotors were replaced again under warranty by OOOO.
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i just had all four rotors replaced..that was the exact symptom. thank you, warranty.
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