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I have shaking and sticking brakes

Tiny
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  • 2004 INFINITI G35
  • 107 MILES
My G35 infinity has been shaking, since I got my brakes changed it has been giving me problems. When driving it if I let go of the gas peddle it starts slowing down and will eventually come to a complete stop. The car has a rubbery smell when this happens
when shaky if I kick the tire the shaking stops
if I let go of the gas peddle the car slows down till it comes to a complete stop
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Monday, October 31st, 2011 AT 5:48 PM

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Tiny
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Check to make sure the wheels are tight. Check to make sure the calipers aren't sticking. Does it shake when you use the brakes?
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Monday, October 31st, 2011 AT 5:50 PM
Tiny
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No it does not shake when you break. Only when its actually running
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Monday, October 31st, 2011 AT 7:36 PM
Tiny
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Check the things I mentioned.
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Monday, October 31st, 2011 AT 9:09 PM
Tiny
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New brake pads have been installed and the rubbery smell coming front the wheels has been eliminated. The shaking still persists but not as frequently. Now, the shaking also happens when breaking. In addition, the front wheels have been balanced.
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Tuesday, November 1st, 2011 AT 9:08 PM
Tiny
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Something tells me the rotors or wheel isn't properly mounted. Do you feel certain it is from the wheel area?
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Tuesday, November 1st, 2011 AT 10:57 PM
Tiny
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I remounted the wheels but the shaking after 60 mph and when braking from that speed still occurs. The car is fine when Im driving in the city. The reason I believe it is the front driver side wheel is because after 60 mph a continuous "thump" sound (as if I had a flat tire) begins. The steering wheel shakes as well as the gas pedal. I pull over and kick the wheel and the shaking and "thump" sound stops temporarily.
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Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011 AT 10:50 PM

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