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shuddering while braking/ decel without brakes


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this is for a toyota corolla but the knowledge should be the same...

 

 

there is a shudder when braking..

im thinking warped rotors.. but it is also there when im not braking...

 

if the shudder is there when not on the brakes, i would expect it to be really REALLY bad when i am on the brakes...

 

are there any other possible things that you all can think of...

its only when about 60+ mph...

 

 

thanks!

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There are a few possible causes of what you're describing. Wheel balance and tire damage are common ones. If the car was driven in a muddy area, check that there isn't a lump of mud stuck to a wheel. Looseness in the front end or misalignment can worsen the effect of wheel/tire problems. Swapping front with rear wheels/tires and seeing if there's a change might help with the diagnosis.

 

Here are a few links with good info that can be applied to Subaru (and other brands ;) ):

http://endwrench.com/images/pdfs/ChaseEWAug06.pdf

http://www.aa1car.com/library/vibrations.htm

http://www.aa1car.com/library/tires2.htm

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