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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 04:26 AM
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Hey guys -
another question, only noticed recently- when im coming to a quicker halt then usual, i noticed i hit my brakes when im going from proably 50+ to stop, the truck will wobble and sway to one direction unnevenly..its pretty trippy..like its im losing control almost....
not sure what it could be...pads are worn down differently? loose shocks?
any how ! something for yee to think about ! THANKS EVERYONE.
all the best to you all.
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 09:33 AM
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Take a look at the front end specifically the brakes and the tie rods... they may be causing your issues.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 09:37 AM
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If I had to guess your rotors may need turning.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 10:21 AM
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You could have a caliper sticking and your rotors are warped. There is also an issue with the rear brakes causing a vibration when braking. I believe there was a recall or just a TSB on the issue where they actually replace axle shafts and brakes including backing plates, etc.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by jkeaton
You could have a caliper sticking and your rotors are warped. There is also an issue with the rear brakes causing a vibration when braking. I believe there was a recall or just a TSB on the issue where they actually replace axle shafts and brakes including backing plates, etc.
I think he has an 07... whcih means that rear brake issue was resolved before production as far as I know
 
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by lghtngblt02
I think he has an 07... whcih means that rear brake issue was resolved before production as far as I know
D@mn you 07 guys and your lifetime warranties and fixed rear brake issues....
 
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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 03:40 PM
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I have the same problem, but it's not so much in the front I don't think. The steering wheel moves a little but very very slightly. It feels like the rear brakes maybe? Does anyone have information on the rear brake issues? I hadn't heard anything about it until this post.

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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by jkeaton
You could have a caliper sticking and your rotors are warped. There is also an issue with the rear brakes causing a vibration when braking. I believe there was a recall or just a TSB on the issue where they actually replace axle shafts and brakes including backing plates, etc.
It was a TSB (TSB 200950)
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May 10, 2006Component:
Service Brakes, Hydraulic<li class="clear"> Summary: Rear brake vibration on vehicles equipped with 8 1/4 rear axles.

I got this from http://www.automd.com/tsb/bulletin_b200950/ I know there is a link in the forum to get your vehicles printout. I will have to do that to see if I have 8 1/4 rear axles. What would I need to do from there if I do have the 8 1/4 axles? Anyone had this problem fixed on their truck?

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