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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 12:55 AM
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brakes or what!

i am having some issues when i go to slow down, or hit the brakes. the pedal feels real spoungy and the steering wheel shakes real bad. do i need new break pads or is there somthing more serious. anybody help. i do have a 6" lift and 35" tires installed.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 11:26 AM
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More than likely man, sounds like your rotors are warped, and your pads are pretty low. With those big tires if you haven't upgraded your brake system, it's gonna put more strain on the brakes when trying to stop. I would take your front wheels of and look at the rotors and pads. If they need to be repaced, buy some slotted rotors and wagner thermoquiet pads from advance. Also check your brake hoses. factory brake hoses with 35" or better are known to swell.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 08:06 PM
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With tires that big I'd honestly get a big brake kit. But you have to have 18"+ wheels in order to fit them.
 
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