Brake shimmy
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From: Milton, Florida
Brake shimmy
I have a 1995 F-150 Eddie Bauer edition. I was a having a bad shimmy in the steering wheel when applying the brakes. So the rotors and pads were replaced in December 2004. In March 2005, the shimmy returned. I went back to the shop and they replaced the rotors, no charge. Now in June 2005, I have the shimmy again. It seems to happen when applying the brakes when going between 40 and 50 MPH. I have had no hard braking or driven through any deep water. Also the brakes have started pulling to the right. Any ideas?
Thanks,
David
Thanks,
David
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Try changing the calipers and hoses on the front. What kind of pads did the install? I'd use either the bendix titanium metallic, or a good ceramic pad. These will help the stopping distance, reduce dust, and help with wear. It sounds like they may be using cheap rotors.
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Just had the front brakes on my 87 F-150 redone for a similar problem. Started with a shimy when braking and ended up with a caliper locking up. Turns out one of the front brake hoses was going bad and not letting the caliper piston retract. Id check the hoses and the calipers.
