When I apply the brakes the front end shakes ?

1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
14,900 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SHOLSTROM01
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When I apply the brakes the front end shakes but only when Im on like the highway. I just replaced all four brakes. What would be causing this?
Mar 17, 2008 at 5:18 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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you need to check the rotors install new one if you have not done that yet. Here is a guide that can help

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/steering-wheel-shakes-when-accelerating-or-braking

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-fix-a-car-with-shaky-steering-wheel-when-braking

Please go over these guides and report back.
Mar 17, 2008 at 5:25 PM
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THE FACTORY MAN
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Brake pulsation comes from rotor thickness variation. Thickness variation comes from a rotor that has run-out. Run-out comes from incorrect or uneven wheel nut torque, dirt/rust between the rotor/hub interface or a hub that has run-out. You first need to fix the cause of the run-out to prevent the repeat problem of brake pulsation. All GM dealers have a very specific TSB that address this issue and when the belletin is followed and the run-out measured and compensated for, the problem is fixed.
Mar 20, 2008 at 1:37 PM
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RHALL77
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BMRFIXIT is right replace the rotors, but also, clean the hub up good. Remove all rust if possible. This will help alot.
Mar 20, 2008 at 1:56 PM