My steering wheel shakes when I apply the brakes?

Tiny
DONLU2
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  • 2000 FORD F-150
With light brake pressure there is a lumping pulsing of the brakes like they are on and off also feel this when jacking vehicle and running when jacked up on one wheel rear. Is there a way to disable rear abs system for troubleshooting? Replaced one brake drum it seems slightly better but still pulses?

thanks for any ideas or help - Don
Saturday, March 1st, 2008 AT 4:56 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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The best way to see which brake is having the problem you should jack up each wheel and spin it with someone holding their foot just a little and the brake pedal. This way you can see which one is warped and replace the rotor.

Here is a guide to help you get he job done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads-and-rotors-fwd

Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken

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Tuesday, April 6th, 2021 AT 12:05 PM
Tiny
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Great guide, I did what you said and found the left front rotor has causing the issue so I replaced both. All fixed.
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