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I'm still having a brake issue. Would appreciate help.

Reply #15 – March 16, 2015, 07:57:44 PM

You need to measure the runout on the front rotors and rear axle s as you could have a bent spindle or axle but I think you would notice it while driving.  Then again when you are under braking conditions it does magnify smaller issues.  Have you had the tires checked to see if there is an issue with one of them like a broken belt?

Darren

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Reply #16 – March 16, 2015, 07:58:53 PM

Like I said before, I'd want to wiggle the tire/wheel with that wheel/tire unloaded to see if there's any play. I put little faith in a visible wear indicator...same with bearings. It's easy to over tighten the outer bearings and that's worse than having them too loose.

Might also be bad strut mounts up top...really, it's a guessing game, trying to diagnose it over the internet. If one mechanic has worked on it and said it's good to go, but it obviously still has issues, I'd simply take it to another shop and ask them. Or tell the first guy that he needs to look at it, and you're not satisfied.

Sorry if I seem to be a little short, but it is very possible that someone has half-assed your car repair. That's why I like doing everything I can myself.

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Reply #17 – March 16, 2015, 11:45:31 PM

If the bearings are originals, they have a plastic lining on the bearings that can induce play after they get wear.

The entire car and rotor sits on the bearings. If your sure tie rods and rotors/calipers check out, the only thing left is bearings.

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