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Old Sep 10, 2004 | 10:17 AM
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Experience front end shimmy when braking at speeds in excess of 65-70 mph. The steering wheel oscillates rapidly. I had 4 new tires installed 2 months ago. I wonder if they did not correctly torque the wheel lug nuts, I've heard that this condition, and overheating aids in warping rotors.
Problem is resolved now. I had 2 new rotors installed up front with new pads & just new pads on back end. The front end shimmy is non existent now, brakes are excellent all the way around.
Which rotors did you go with Mark?
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Old Sep 10, 2004 | 05:06 PM
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PDad, I made a quick decision & went with oem replacement rotors & pads.
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