1995 Chevy Astro how to know

1995 CHEVROLET ASTRO
37,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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THEDRAIN
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My van shakes when it get up to 65mph and when it stops .Is this the rotors/drums/brakes?and how can i tell by looking which of those are bad?
Nov 11, 2008 at 5:38 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

If the vibration during braking is in the steering, this will be front rotors, general body vibration under braking will be rear rotors, steering vibration can be suspension or steering component ware, but have the wheel balance & tyre condition check first as this is often the cause.

mark (mhpautos)
Nov 11, 2008 at 5:48 AM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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its your tires, most likely a bad tire or the tires are out of balance
Nov 11, 2008 at 5:49 AM
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