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Old 09-06-03, 06:11 PM
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Default Why does my car shake while breaking?

Why does my car shake while breaking? What could be the problem?

P.S: It shakes very badly while driving on Highway's
Old 09-06-03, 06:15 PM
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Rotors warped could be one reason.
Old 09-06-03, 06:35 PM
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You need to get your rotors turned.
Old 09-06-03, 06:43 PM
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Originally posted by rkytop_bob
You need to get your rotors turned.
Yup - I had that problem. Local Lexus dealer fixed mine - they're PERFECT now.
Old 09-06-03, 10:49 PM
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what do you mean turned? switch left and right?
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heh, no. they remove them and grind off a minute amount to make them perfectly flat again.

altho according to a recent post its not warpage, its deposits from the brake pads.
after you get your rotors turned, follow the advice on this page:

Warped Brake Disk Myths
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