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pavo_roddy
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APR 22, 11:01 PM
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HI all 
Curious if others can help me out.
Thanx,
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APR 23, 04:06 PM
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You mean what are the causes?
Steering wheel shaking?
Usually warped front brake rotors needing replacement. Could also be badly worn tire or tires due to needing an alignment, or a tire with other damage. You coudl rotate tires and see if the wobble moves.
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pavo_roddy
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APR 23, 08:45 PM
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HI all
I meant with braking because that is when it happens. I have rotated the tires since I bought it last Oct. It is a 2010 with less than 40k, Dodge Avenger. Also, with the rotors, wouldn't the steering wheel always shake or would it only shake when brakes are applied?
Sorry for not being more elaborate as to the steering wheel doing the shaking. Do appreciate an answer though. Course, I do also have new rotors and pads, I didn't install then because I thought that if it was warped rotors I thought the steering wheel would always shake. On a side note, WOW are OEM rotors for this car SUPER EXSPENSIVE, much worse than any GM car I ever had.
Thanx,
Ear-ick
edit: After rotating the tires nothing changed.[This message has been edited by pavo_roddy (edited 04-23-2014).]
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carnut122
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APR 23, 09:10 PM
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Warped rotors usuallyonly show up when you pressthe brake pedal. Go ahead and replace the rotors (and the pads). You'll be VERY happy.
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pavo_roddy
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APR 23, 10:52 PM
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Hi all
Ok, since I already have the pads n rotors, this Sunday I shall try.
Thanx
Air-eek
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Monkeyman
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APR 23, 11:44 PM
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Since the rotors stay with the vehicle (as opposed to staying with the wheel), rotating the tires won't do any good. You also won't feel it unless you're braking as that's when the pads contact the rotors. Hopefully, you'll be able to replace the pads and rotors without having to replace the calipers. Those are generally the expensive part. I'm about to replace the front pads/rotors on my Blazer. Should be a snap if I can break the bolts loose. You might want to hose the bolts down a day before you try to remove them.
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pavo_roddy
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APR 24, 06:10 PM
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HI all
Running water over the wheel bolts with loosen them up? Never heard of that.
Thanx,
Air-eek
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Monkeyman
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APR 24, 06:39 PM
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Sorry, I guess I didn't finish my thought. Heavily spray down the bolts holding the calipers with a penetrating oil (usually found in a spray can). If you "hose them down" with the penetrating oil a day ahead of time, it will give it a chance to seep into the threads. If you can't loosen the lug nuts with a good 4 way lug wrench, you have other problems.
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pavo_roddy
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APR 24, 09:19 PM
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HI all
HAHA, yeah that is a little more clear. Also, what you were saying about hosing the caliper bolts struck a memory. When I took the wheel off to put on new rotors, I could not get the caliper off the bracket. I could not see any other bolts or how else it would have been held onto the bracket other than the usual two bolts, top and bottom of the caliper.
This car is a 2010 Dodge Avenger, 2.4 cyl sxt. Before I even played with the rotors I checked youtube for people who replaced rotors onto that particular car, and none of the videos showed a problem.
What could it be that holds the caliper in place other than the bolts, again, top and bottom of the caliper?
Thanx,
Ear-ick
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carnut122
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APR 24, 09:36 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by pavo_roddy:
HI all
HAHA, yeah that is a little more clear. Also, what you were saying about hosing the caliper bolts struck a memory. When I took the wheel off to put on new rotors, I could not get the caliper off the bracket. I could not see any other bolts or how else it would have been held onto the bracket other than the usual two bolts, top and bottom of the caliper.
This car is a 2010 Dodge Avenger, 2.4 cyl sxt. Before I even played with the rotors I checked youtube for people who replaced rotors onto that particular car, and none of the videos showed a problem.
What could it be that holds the caliper in place other than the bolts, again, top and bottom of the caliper?
Thanx,
Ear-ick |
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It depends on the design. Sometimes, you might have to lightly tap the caliper to get it out. I also assume you're not talking about the rear brakes and the parking brake is off.[This message has been edited by carnut122 (edited 04-24-2014).]
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