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Old 04-12-2010 | 11:43 AM
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i have a 1996 honda civic ex coupe. when i touch the brakes the car shakes pretty bad. what could cause these to happen?
 
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Old 04-12-2010 | 12:17 PM
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Warped brake rotor(s). Replace the pads too. Make sure the brakes don't drag and overheat or you'll just warp the new rotor.
 
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