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Old Apr 24, 2005 | 12:53 AM
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Today i installed new front brake pads on my 99 durango and after they get warmed up, when I slow down it makes an awful noise and i get alot of vibration on the drivers side front. The sound isn't constant, It sound to me like something is warped. As soon as I apply a little pressure to the pedal it goes away. Thanks for any help!!
 
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Old Apr 24, 2005 | 10:40 AM
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Are you sure the rotors and calipers were in good shape.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2005 | 11:46 PM
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the calipers and rotors look good, tonight i took it all back apart, and i couldn't see anything wrong with it....I dunno what else it could be!!
 
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Old May 16, 2005 | 10:14 AM
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were they new rotors??? did you have them turned ??? if not the ne pads on old rotors can be your problem. grooves and general wear on the origanl rotors can cause the pads to seat funny on the rotors sometime causing a vibration or pulsation in the pedal.
 
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