Vibration in rear while braking
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Vibration in rear while braking
I have read several threads resembling my problem but can't seem to find the answer. 1997 F150 supercab 4wd. No noticeable vibrations noted while accelerating or cruising. However, when applying the breaks a very noticeable vibration/hop is noted in the rear as it slows through the 40mph range. Have had tires rotated and balanced. I replaced both back axles, brake drums, brake shoes and rear u-joint myself with no improvement at all. Local mechanic says it has to be the rear brakes with it only occurring while applying the brakes. All new drums/shoes etc. Anything else to try?
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My first thought was your brakes. Even though you installed new drums, did you machine them first? I suggest you do because when I used to be an auto mechanic and did brakes, when I pulled new drums out of stock, most of the time they were out of round. No bull.
Otherwise, check your leaf springs; maybe they're loose?
Otherwise, check your leaf springs; maybe they're loose?
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Originally Posted by als30
Thank you for your input. I will try anything and everything right now. What is the best way to check the rear shocks?
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Originally Posted by als30
I have read several threads resembling my problem but can't seem to find the answer. 1997 F150 supercab 4wd. No noticeable vibrations noted while accelerating or cruising. However, when applying the breaks a very noticeable vibration/hop is noted in the rear as it slows through the 40mph range. Have had tires rotated and balanced. I replaced both back axles, brake drums, brake shoes and rear u-joint myself with no improvement at all. Local mechanic says it has to be the rear brakes with it only occurring while applying the brakes. All new drums/shoes etc. Anything else to try?
#9
Unfortunately the problem continues and is no better or worse than when I started my process of elimination and several hundred dollars. I'm beginning to wonder if it maybe has anything to do with the driveshaft or transmission in any way. The "bounce" or vibration seems to be coming from the rear end tho.
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Originally Posted by als30
Unfortunately the problem continues and is no better or worse than when I started my process of elimination and several hundred dollars. I'm beginning to wonder if it maybe has anything to do with the driveshaft or transmission in any way. The "bounce" or vibration seems to be coming from the rear end tho.
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