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i have replaced everything,master cylinder,brake lines,shoes,hardware.everything works except when im coming to a stop my front end shakes.cant seem to figure out why.also get a clunk sound when i hit the brakes.
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I don't think it's your brakes...Have you checked the tie-rod ends, steering stabilizer bushings and the like...? Kevin Forgot to ask of any problems before you started on this brake up-grade adventure... 
Last edited by kevin47; 11/12/12 05:39 PM. Reason: Can work also BE an adventure...?
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Chebby48, In addition to what Kevin has suggested: Check tow-in for the cause of the shimmy, also. Check the travel (arc) of the brake pedal arms for the clunk. You're probably hitting the floor pan at the upper edge of the opening for the pedal arm. Good luck with it, Charlie 
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I don't think it's your brakes...Have you checked the tie-rod ends, steering stabilizer bushings and the like...? Kevin Forgot to ask of any problems before you started on this brake up-grade adventure... i bought the car undriveable with no breaks.maybe i need to rebuild the front end.
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Chebby48, In addition to what Kevin has suggested: Check tow-in for the cause of the shimmy, also. Check the travel (arc) of the brake pedal arms for the clunk. You're probably hitting the floor pan at the upper edge of the opening for the pedal arm. Good luck with it, Charlie ok.could it be the wheel bearing also
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Also check steering gear to frame bolts.
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Also check steering gear to frame bolts. wow i just remembered it was missing a bolt.im gonna check and put one in,geez great info guys,thanks
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I don't think it's your brakes...Have you checked the tie-rod ends, steering stabilizer bushings and the like...? Kevin Forgot to ask of any problems before you started on this brake up-grade adventure... i bought the car undriveable with no breaks.maybe i need to rebuild the front end. Hows your pitman arm (rubber) bushing's...If your car's all over the road it's a good place to start...Get that steering box bolt in there first...
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ok.could it be the wheel bearing also Lift up the car...See if you can "wiggle" the wheel by simply rocking the tire...
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