Intermittent violent shake 99M3,,,what's up? (con't update)

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David Haqeman - 02 Apr 2004 17:49 GMT

It happened again this morning and this time when I pulled over to the
shoulder of the road and sat a moment...pulled out again...it
continued.

Noticed that there is a "throbbing" resistance as though a caliper may
be not totally disengaged from the rotor.

Could this be it?

Several mechanics cannot find the problem previously. Of course they
were checking suspension and/or tires.

Any remarks would be appreciated.

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sylvain,sylvie - 03 Apr 2004 03:10 GMT

Could be a partially stuck caliper. Check the color difference between
discs. The blueish one is the faulty one, or it could also be a too tight
adjustment of your parking brake. This is, of course if it's a brake related
problem.

Good luck
Sylvain

> It happened again this morning and this time when I pulled over to the
> shoulder of the road and sat a moment...pulled out again...it
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> Any remarks would be appreciated.

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David Haqeman - 07 Apr 2004 14:01 GMT

> Could be a partially stuck caliper. Check the color difference between
> discs. The blueish one is the faulty one, or it could also be a too tight
> adjustment of your parking brake. This is, of course if it's a brake related
> problem.

Front pads (1) $132.
Front rotor (2) $396
Front sensor (1) 33.
Install pads (1) $148
lube caliper slides $20
flush abs brake system $79.
brake fluid (2)$14.
replace calipers (1) $99.
calipers (2) $309.
lube caliper slides $20
towing $50.
enviornmental shop fee $40.

Total bill:$1,386

Peace of mind (hopefully)....PRICELESS!

David H.

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Richard Sexton - 07 Apr 2004 17:47 GMT

>> Could be a partially stuck caliper. Check the color difference between
>> discs. The blueish one is the faulty one, or it could also be a too tight
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>David H.

Ye gods. You cold have saved about $1000 if you'd bought the parts
mail order, an they'd be the same parts.

Pads, about $60, rotors about $50 unless you want fancy ones which
are still under $100.

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