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Question posted by bones312010 on April 12th, 2012

Shaking In Front

when i hit brakes my front right side shakes and brake pedal goes half way then al the way down bout inch from floor

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Owner's Manual - Page 127

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Owner's Manual - Page 129

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Owner's Manual - Page 130

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Owner's Manual - Page 133

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Owner's Manual - Page 134

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Owner's Manual - Page 136

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Owner's Manual - Page 137

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Owner's Manual - Page 145

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Owner's Manual - Page 146

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Owner's Manual - Page 183

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Owner's Manual - Page 267

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Owner's Manual - Page 268

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Owner's Manual - Page 270

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Owner's Manual - Page 273

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Owner's Manual - Page 280

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Owner's Manual - Page 303

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Owner's Manual - Page 363

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Owner's Manual - Page 373

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Owner's Manual - Page 375

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Owner's Manual - Page 434

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