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The woodman
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Aug 13, 2016, 10:12 AM

Post #1 of 5 (4758 views)
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ford Freestar van 2007, 6 cylinders., 3.9 engine., 142 k miles.
just got it from a dealer 3 weeks ago. this is the problem : whenever I push the brake van start shaking and I can feel it on the pedal really bad , 2 mecanics told me I need to change rotor and brake pads.
but nobody answer me, why is shaking while I drive and get worse after I pass 40 miles and up ( while no using brakes ) ?. tires look even and in good shape, so what is the first step ? check tires balance ? alignment ? thanks for any help.


(This post was edited by The woodman on Aug 13, 2016, 2:53 PM)


Hammer Time
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Aug 13, 2016, 11:54 AM

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Shaking when not braking is a tire problem. Shaking when applying the brakes is a brake rotor problem.



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koontzy
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Aug 13, 2016, 5:00 PM

Post #3 of 5 (4738 views)
Re: shaking when brakes , shake while driving Sign In

pads and rotors for sure but would also make shore that the calipers slide free on the slides if they are holding or binding they could be causing the shake at the higher speed but more likely tiers are the higher speed cause and would bet on it if the car sat for any amount of time


dr.donut
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Aug 19, 2016, 11:28 AM

Post #4 of 5 (4710 views)
Re: shaking when brakes , shake while driving Sign In

I had an 92 olds cutlass that had dual pistons in the brake caliper and it it shook when braking ,I don't know if yours does but replacing the calipers took care of the problem.Look for any worn front end component.


Hammer Time
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Aug 19, 2016, 5:40 PM

Post #5 of 5 (4702 views)
Re: shaking when brakes , shake while driving Sign In

Pulsation when braking is a rotor problem, not a caliper problem.



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