Initial shake when pressing brakes?

2013 DODGE CHARGER
102,000 MILES • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BHAMDOC1973
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Am familiar with warped rotors when bad can cause shaking that continues. But with this one the shaking only happens when u first hit the brake pedal then goes away, isn't this usually an indication a possible lower control arm bushing failure?
Aug 3, 2024 at 10:16 AM
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STRAILER
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I have seen the lower ball joints cause this issue which is serviced with the lower control arm, can please respond with the results of your other posts? this is how the site operates, here is how to change out the ball joints. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
Aug 3, 2024 at 12:09 PM
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I do respond to the other posts once i get them fixed.
Aug 3, 2024 at 1:39 PM
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Thank you ;)
Aug 3, 2024 at 6:04 PM
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