While braking my truck front end shakes?

2007 FORD EXPLORER
162,000 MILES • 3.8L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BATMAN80
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While braking my truck front end shakes once i get up speed the shaking decreases but doesn't completely go away please help
Jan 12, 2015 at 3:57 PM
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JOHNNYT73
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If it is only happening when braking then you need to have your rotors replaced because they are warped.
Jan 12, 2015 at 6:10 PM
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STRAILER
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I agree with JOHNNYT73, the front rotors will cause this issue, please go over this guide to see what we are talking about.

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

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