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What would cause a 1999 Olds Intrigue to shake when applying the brakes when the rotors and pads were replaced and tires were balanced twice?
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∙ 17y ago
Since it happens when your braking, I would still believe that the brakes are the source. A shaking when braking almost always points to a brake rotor or brake drum that is out of shape. If the steering wheel wobbles during the shaking, it is from the front. Also, drive the car for 5-10 minutes, city driving, and then feel each rim to see if one is particularily hotter. (Expect both fronts to be hotter than rear ones)If it is the front, and the rotors where replaced, I would remove the rotors, return them to the parts store as defective, and put the second set on. when replacing them, be sure there the hub surface is clean and flat. Re-check the caliper slide surfaces that the are clean, not worn and coated with high temp caliper grease-(not anti-seize). Be sure the caliper piston is returning and is moving back and forth as it should be able to do. IF the problem is from the rear, replace either the drums and adjust the shoes if it has them or replace rear pads and rotors.
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