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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 11:51 PM
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hey guys/gals, my 02 accord shake everytime I brake, the harder I brake the harder it shake. any help or clue would be appreciated, thanks.
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 12:14 AM
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wheels are out of alignment or you need a new brake pads
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 04:50 AM
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It would most likely be the brake rotors not the pads.
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 07:34 AM
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warped rotors
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 08:40 AM
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yeah replace ur front two rotors same thing happened to me worked out fine
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 02:53 PM
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thnks guys i'l have it check out
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 02:54 PM
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Keep in mind you probably want to change pads too, due to the uneven wear thanks to those rotors.
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