1999 Toyota 4Runner Shimmy when braking

1999 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
154,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHARLES OGLETREE
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Fron end shimmy when braking above 50 mph.
Replaced front pads & turned rotors. Still shimmies when braking.
Feb 28, 2010 at 8:25 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Hard to find a machine shop that turns rotors anymore, check Rotors with a runout gauge. if OK check all front end steering parts for any play.
Feb 28, 2010 at 8:42 AM
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