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2004 Silverado 4x4 BRAKE PROBLEMS

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Old November 6th, 2012, 1:53 PM
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i have a problem with my brakes. I have checked the pads and they still have bout half left and i checked the rotors and all are even and not worn unevenly. Now when i brake it sounds like something is grinding and when i am almost to a complete stop the whole truck shakes. Its only when i brake that it shakes and grinds. Any ideas?
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Seems kinda odd?
Did these symptoms happen suddenly or progressively over time?

Over time I would suspect a frozen caliper,warped rotor or wheel bearing going south.

Suddenly a tie rod end or ball joint or loose lug nuts.
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It started happening with brakes squeaking about a month ago so I checked the pads and rotors and they were good... Now it's gotten to grinding sound and shaking right when the truck is about to stop. It's at 101,000 miles
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Any thoughts?
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Hey man I just had the same problem and it ended up being the brake pads. The pads were still good, about half life left, and they were squealing and everything else like I didnt have any pads at all. It ended up getting aggravated and changed em and they noise has gone away. For the shaking I would lift truck up and check tie rod ends balljoints and what not. I think you got some warped rotors.
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