front vibrates when I apply the brakes

1996 JEEP CHEROKEE
130,000 MILES
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SLADISCH
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the car (front vibrates when I apply the brakes at medium to high speed (30-60 mph). ? is is a brake problem. the front drums and rotors were replaced 2 years ago, 25000 miles ago 1996 jeep classic 130000 miles
Jul 15, 2012 at 12:00 PM
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HMAC300
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if your car vibrates when brakesare applied it is probably warped rotors. they warp due to heat from hard stops or not being turned. A lot of todays rotors are also thin so they can't take theheat like the older ones do so they warp. It cold be a front end problem as well and should be checked out. Normally a brake job willtake care of the warpage problem though
Jul 15, 2012 at 12:29 PM
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SLADISCH
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should this happen after only two years? thanks
Jul 15, 2012 at 12:31 PM
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HMAC300
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yes it can, it really dependson what type of brake pads andthe way vehicle is driven . Like you said you have 25,000 miles on it since and if it is more city /suburbia driven then this is more likely.
Jul 15, 2012 at 12:46 PM