2004 Other Nissan Models tires or rims or rotors

2004 NISSAN
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JOHNROTHMAN
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Shakes or Wobbles problem
2004 Other Nissan Models 6 cyl All Wheel Drive Automatic 65K miles

When im driving the car at various speeds the car and steering wheel shake and then sometimes when under braking also, iv put 20k in one year, since we bought car used.....could the rotors need to be done and new brake pads...also the tires where rotated..i
Sep 27, 2008 at 8:11 AM
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BLACKOP555
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does car always vibrate when braking? how about when driving down the road without the brake at all?
Sep 27, 2008 at 9:57 AM
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JOHNROTHMAN
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yes it shakes without the brakes on......
Sep 30, 2008 at 6:41 AM
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ZACKMAN
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If the car shakes without the brakes being applied, I would rule out the brake problem.

Your tires are probably out of balance. And your suspension/steering system is going bad, likely the tie rod ends.
Oct 11, 2008 at 3:39 AM
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BLACKOP555
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wow sorry i didnt answer earlier, must not notified me.

but i agree with zackman 100%
Oct 11, 2008 at 7:58 AM
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