1999 Ford Taurus shaky wheel

1999 FORD TAURUS
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TJONES23
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Brakes problem
1999 Ford Taurus Two Wheel Drive Automatic
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I drive a 1999 Ford Taurus that has about 81000 miles on it. When I brake while going at least 20 mph, the steering wheel begins to vibrate. What exactly is the problem here?
Jun 17, 2008 at 2:01 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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sounds like warped rotors. Does it only do it when applying the brakes? if so have them machined and you should be all good
Jun 18, 2008 at 7:45 AM
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TJONES23
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yeah it only shakes when i brake...about how much do you think that'll cost me?
Jun 20, 2008 at 6:12 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Call a few shops in your area and ask them what it would cost to re-machine front rotors.Shouldnt be more than $100, really depends on the shop and their hourly rate, you might want to consider a front brake job, depending on how much material is left on the pads when they machine the rotors
Jun 22, 2008 at 7:35 AM
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GRIZZLYBEAR BEAR
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Jack is correct, the rotors most likely are warped. If this is something you can do yourself, I suggest going to rockauto.com, they have the lowest prices of anything your car may need. matter of fact I just purchased 2 new rotors from them. The rotors were only $16.16 a piece, AC Delco pads for $10.34, so you can get everything you need for $42.66 plus shipping. Only takes 30-45 minutes for the average DIY to install- lot cheaper than $100. I have a 99 Taurus SE 24V DOHC that I just done the same thing for.
Aug 18, 2016 at 1:07 PM