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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 11:29 AM
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So I put new brakes and rotors on back in December. I had a little shake before and after the brakes were replaced which I have been blaming on the road surface and tires and the shake seems to have progressed since then. Anyways, I do not feel the pulse in my peddle which makes me think its not the brakes, the front end components feel tight, and my tires have 49k on them. With that all said, would you guys concur the tires are making the front end shake while braking at higher speeds?; however I do not get a tire shimmy all the time while driving and not braking, occasionally yes and on a few roads more often than others... thoughts?
 
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 12:13 PM
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Tire(s) out of balance. Had that on my Dak and then on the Z, just got new tires and it went away. When's the last time you had a balance?
 
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 01:18 PM
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Tire(s) out of balance. Had that on my Dak and then on the Z, just got new tires and it went away. When's the last time you had a balance?
It was about a month or so to never ago! I figured. I am going to be replacing these bad boys relatively soon! It probably hasn't helped them much either beings the one main road in my town has been ripped to shreds for water line replacements and its rough as ever.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 01:44 PM
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if its a 4x4 check your cv joint and intermediate shaft, they may have to be replaced
 
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