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Vibration When Brakes Are Applied







POSSIBLE SOURCE(S):
- Loose lugnuts.

ACTION(S) TO TAKE:
- Tighten lugnuts to 85-105 ft lb. Replace rim if stud holes are elongated.

POSSIBLE SOURCE(S):
- Cracked front disc brake rotors.

ACTION(S) TO TAKE:
- Replace front disc brake rotor.

POSSIBLE SOURCE(S):
- Front disc brake rotors/brake drums out-of-round or improper machining.

ACTION(S) TO TAKE:
- Machine rotors or replace as required.

POSSIBLE SOURCE(S):
- Worn or improperly adjusted wheel bearings.

ACTION(S) TO TAKE:
- Adjust or replace wheel bearings as required

POSSIBLE SOURCE(S):
- Loose or worn front suspension components.

ACTION(S) TO TAKE:
- Tighten loose components. Replace worn or damaged components.

POSSIBLE SOURCE(S):
- Excessive radial or lateral run-out on wheel and tire.

ACTION(S) TO TAKE:
- Adjust or replace tire or wheel to eliminate excessive run-out on tire or wheel as required.