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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 06:25 PM
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When I slow down my wheel shakes even on a smooth road. When it's bumpy it's extreamly annoying. It also shakes a littlw while regular driving. What might it be? rotors? alignment?
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 06:37 PM
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Warped rotor. If you jack up the front end. Spin both tires. One will have a bit of scrape or frictionat the same point every time, or if you remove the tire and spin the rotor free hand you will probably see the warp by looking along the side of the rotor as it spings. Take off the rotor and have it turned at a repair shop. Cost you about $5-10.
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 06:42 PM
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yea mine does the same thing....its kinda scary sometimes. im just gonna upgrade to drilled and slotted rotors
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 06:42 PM
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It can be a warped rotor, weakened tie rod ends, worn tie rack bushings, heh pretty much could be alot... jack up the cars front end, and move the wheels left and right manually.. while doing this shine a light on each individual tie rod or rack bushing and have someone watch for any gaps between the bushings or any vibrations that occur. to check tor rotors take the wheels off and you can pretty much feel it if they are warped, also your brakes should feel a bit like there is a pulse (not sure if thats the correct word for what it is) when the brake pad goes over the areas that are warped.
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 06:49 PM
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i had the same problem on 1997 cobra. but all got fixed with a rotor change. go with powerslot rotors they work nice. got mine pretty cheap at brothers performance. i installed them the next day, following night went out to have some fun with the ricers
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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Yupp. Rotors. I'm getting new from rotors and brake pads and my fog lights fixed for $300 tomarro. Bleh.
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