2002 Dodge Van Van jerks while braking

2002 DODGE VAN
11,400 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ERICA30
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When I brake my van jerks a little. What is causing this? I'm planning on getting new brakes tomorrow.
Feb 4, 2010 at 12:20 PM
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CARADIODOC
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If "pulsates" would describe it better, suspect warped front brake rotors. They can cause a shimmy in the steering wheel too. Egg-shaped rear brake drums will often cause the brake pedal to pulsate up and down.

caradiodoc
Feb 12, 2010 at 2:59 AM
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