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Old Oct 6, 2015 | 02:25 PM
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Just aquired 1996 Grand Cherokee Limited after starting any new trip brakes pulsate the first time they are used then not again until another trip. new rotors pads e-brake shoes any ideas?
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Old Oct 6, 2015 | 05:28 PM
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New rotors and pads should take care of it. Torque the lug nuts to 100ftlbs.
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Old Oct 6, 2015 | 06:20 PM
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misleading post; it has new rotors, pads and e-brake shoes
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Old Oct 7, 2015 | 12:49 AM
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It's possible it's just overnight rust that has to be wiped of the first time you use them. I'm just guessing? Either that or you've got something under a rotor on the mounting surface. That usually is constant, though.
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Old Oct 7, 2015 | 01:33 AM
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Is the abs light on or flash when you have the problem,Or any abs codes showing up?
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Old Oct 7, 2015 | 05:37 AM
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Originally Posted by andrewmp6
Is the abs light on or flash when you have the problem,Or any abs codes showing up?
The abs light is on occasionally but not constant
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Old Oct 7, 2015 | 05:41 AM
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Originally Posted by dave1123
It's possible it's just overnight rust that has to be wiped of the first time you use them. I'm just guessing? Either that or you've got something under a rotor on the mounting surface. That usually is constant, though.
It is not a daily event, it is happening every time the vehicle is started and driven
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Old Oct 7, 2015 | 07:39 AM
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Do you feel it in the pedal, or does the whole vehicle shake?
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Old Oct 7, 2015 | 08:29 AM
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There is also a proper break-in procedure for new rotors and pads.
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Old Oct 7, 2015 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Bustedback
Do you feel it in the pedal, or does the whole vehicle shake?
Just feel it in pedal the first time using brakes after every start up
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Old Oct 7, 2015 | 06:19 PM
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Does it do it right after you start the engine without even moving? If so, it's just the ABS doing its self check.
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Old Oct 7, 2015 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Bustedback
Does it do it right after you start the engine without even moving? If so, it's just the ABS doing its self check.
No only after the vehicle moves, I have bleed the brakes no air
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