2000 taurus shimy

Jun 13, 2004 2 Replies

Hi; My 2000 taurus started to shimy when the brakes are applied. I assumed warped rotors so I replaced them along with new pads. The shimy is just as bad as before, and it is most noticeable only at high speed between 50 to 60 mph. A mechanic suggested the pads were not properly deglazed. Someone else said a wheel bearing. Any suggestions???



How do you deglaze, Is this just buffing up the pads with sandpaper????



Thanks in advance Bill


Try rotating the tires and/or a front end alignment if the shimmy is there when you're not on the brakes.

Eric

If you replaced the rotors & the pads the next thing to check is the wheel balance. I've found a out of balance condition or low air pressure will effect the fron end alot.

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