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Old 01-20-2005, 01:19 AM   #1
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89 front end problem

89 has a problem in my front brakes thare is a loud vibration and sound almost like a deep rumble but it feels like the truck is going to shake apart well maybe not that bad but it dosent feel good when the truck just comes to a stop by the way im driveing in 6 or 9in of snow but i know it dose it on dry roads to any help would be great
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Old 01-20-2005, 02:18 AM   #2
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How does it steer? Does it feel sloppy? Are your brake rotors smooth or do they have bad grooves? Take the wheel off and check for any wiggle in the bearings . If there is play , Your rotor will wobble some when braking and grind . The brake caliper will try to slide in and out on the bolts to follow the rotor . Hope this helps .Robert
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Old 01-20-2005, 02:07 PM   #3
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It almost sounds like just the rotors are warped. I had the same problem on my 96 Jimmy. I'm not sure on your year but if you take a front wheel off, the rotor should just slide right off (usually with a few taps with a hammer to knock it loose) $20 each at the autoparts store and you should be good to go. Probably an easy 10 minute job, however it's usually a good idea to replace the pads at the same time.
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Old 01-20-2005, 02:49 PM   #4
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Re: 89 front end problem

my roters calipers ball joints and front axils are all new could it have to do with the stering linkige
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Old 01-21-2005, 09:11 PM   #5
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Brakes

I would look at the calipers, pads, rotor, brake lines, everything while your at it. If its an 89 they probably arn't in the best of shape and if your gonna replace a couple parts you might as well replace everything. A new rotor, caliper and pads at napa or somewhere wouldn't be very much with your core, and you would have front breaks to last you probably till you get rid of it if you do it right.
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Old 01-22-2005, 10:02 AM   #6
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Re: 89 front end problem

Just because you have new rotors doesn't mean that they can't be warped or were not cut properly. I have seen that several times.
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Old 01-22-2005, 10:17 AM   #7
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Re: Re: 89 front end problem

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Just because you have new rotors doesn't mean that they can't be warped or were not cut properly. I have seen that several times.

Agreed... Another issue is even though they were new, if the rear brakes aren't adjusted properly, the front rotors could be taking too much load, heating up, then warping..... Other things to look at

Tie Rods
Ball Joints
Idler Arm
Pittman Arm..
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Re: 89 front end problem

im putting back shoes on it today i hope it helps i already have new ball joints axils roters and calipers im preaty thuer i was told i need a new idler arm how hard is that to do
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Old 01-22-2005, 10:57 AM   #9
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Re: 89 front end problem

Well, the back shoes aren't going to help your front end virbration if the rotors have already heat warped. As far as the idler goes it's pretty easy, just need a pickle fork, hammer, 18mm box wrench and an 18 mm deepwell socket on a 3" extension...(Might initially need a breaker bar)
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