vehicle shakes when brakes applied/ 1993 olds bravada

1993 OLDSMOBILE
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MRRICK69
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i just replaced both front brake calibers,pads,idle arms and pitman arms but when i apply the brakes the front of the the suv begins to bounce or shake very hard , not side to side more like the front tires seem to bounce . i know my frame is a little bent but i was told by a frame shop that this would not create these actions what do you suggest?
May 2, 2007 at 12:06 AM
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[quote:77933dadd1="mrrick69"]i just replaced both front brake calibers,pads,idle arms and pitman arms but when i apply the brakes the front of the the suv begins to bounce or shake very hard , not side to side more like the front tires seem to bounce . i know my frame is a little bent but i was told by a frame shop that this would not create these actions what do you suggest?[/quote:77933dadd1]

Did you mic the rotors before you replace the pads.
May 2, 2007 at 1:34 AM
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