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2001 Saturn SL1 brake issues

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Old Nov 26, 2018 | 05:39 PM
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Hi Everyone,
I've used this forum for troubleshooting in the past, and have posted my previous electrical problem. I am currently having a brake issue that I'm looking to bounce ideas off of everyone. The diagnostic history of this issue: I had a lot of rattle and grinding in the front axle of my saturn recently. I replaced the tie rods and had it aligned and the rattle went away temporarily. After it started again, i realized that the passenger side caliper was seized up (the pads on this side were turning to dust). I replaced the calipers, pads, and rotors on both sides and had a professional bleed the lines for me. This was two weeks ago. Starting today, the shimmy is back but it feels like it is on the drivers side now. Would this indicate a faulty caliper, bad brake lines, or and issue with the master cylinder?

Thanks for all your help again!
 
Old Nov 26, 2018 | 05:45 PM
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I would start by making sure the wheels are torqued properly. Then jack it up and see if both sides turn freely.
 
Old Nov 26, 2018 | 05:51 PM
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Thanks! Everything should be ok torque wise, but i did get a flat tire today (rear tire) and that might thrown something off.
 
Old Nov 27, 2018 | 07:19 AM
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You say bad brake lines. Did you mean the rubber brake hoses? If not, then you probably need to replace those too. They break down from the inside out. You can't tell by looking. You have to do a squeeze test on them. You squeeze them from one end to the other. If you find any soft spots in them where they pinch easily, there's your problem. Since you also say the shimmy is back, you may want to get the axles checked.
 
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