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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 11:40 AM
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When I brake my car jerks, im not slamming on the brakes or anything. I tried bleeding the brakes but it worked for like a day or so.. i think it worked? does that mean i need to bleed the brakes some more? or how do i fix it?
 
Old Oct 26, 2008 | 12:34 PM
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Do you mean that the brakes grab rather than smoothly and gradually stopping the car? If so, pull the front wheels OFF and inspect the brake pads and rotors. If the rotors look heavily worn and grooved, then replacing them and the pads should fix the problem. Similarly inspect the rear brakes and drums/rotors.
 
Old Oct 26, 2008 | 02:00 PM
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yaind like your rotor are shot
 
Old Oct 26, 2008 | 05:27 PM
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does your wheel shake? if so...

not shot...just warped...

iv'e been meaning to change mine for like a month or so now with the same problem
 
Old Oct 30, 2008 | 05:10 AM
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Does your pedal pulsate when you brake?
 
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