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Old 02-03-2009, 06:30 PM
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i have a 2005 4x4 scab just did the front brakes new pads and rotors 59k on it after a little while of driving whenever i brake it feels like iam driving over speeed bumps also my wife drove with the parking brake on any help would be greatly appreciated
 
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Old 02-05-2009, 11:07 PM
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The rotor may not be flush on the hub. Take off the tire and spin the rotor, watching to make sure the rotor does not move back and forth. If it does, take the rotors off and clean off the hub and the back of the rotor.
 
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Old 02-06-2009, 09:12 AM
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how long was she driving with the parking brake on?

that can destroy your rears...i know
 
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Old 02-07-2009, 06:09 PM
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mine does the same thing. its felt more in the body and steering wheel, but the steering wheel doesnt shake at all

ive heard it could be a warped rotor
 
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Old 02-08-2009, 08:54 AM
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problem solved

took it in to get serviced parking brake was disconnected and seized also needed new pads and rotors thx for the adviceto everyone
 



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