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Old May 4, 2011 | 02:35 PM
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I have a 2003 1500 quad cab. When I am going over 40 and press on the brake it shakes. Cant feel it as much at lower speeds. It is not the rotors I have already replaced them. What else would cause this?
 
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Old May 4, 2011 | 02:37 PM
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Bad tie rod ends can cause that.
 
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Old May 4, 2011 | 03:16 PM
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What could I do to check this?
 
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Old May 4, 2011 | 04:15 PM
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If you replaced them with Mopar rotors, could still be the rotors. I had same issue with ex-wife's Grand Cherokee, new rotors warped almost as soon as I put them on. Went with inexpensive auto parts store set and never had a problem.

To check tie rod ends, lift front tire, look for side/side play...
 
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Old May 4, 2011 | 08:49 PM
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What shakes exactly? Do you feel it mostly in the steering wheel?
 
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Old May 4, 2011 | 10:02 PM
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have you balanced and rotated your tires lately
 
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Old May 5, 2011 | 02:17 PM
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I had the same problem on my 06. Changed the front rotors and brake pads and no more shakes.
 
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