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Got a 97 RAV4 w/ 95K. After all that time, it's made me realize how reliable these things are - never broken down (knock on wood), only required normal maintenance.
However under moderate braking from highway speeds, the whole car shakes like crazy. I'm thinking the front rotors got warped somehow. Couple questions - maybe some of you have some insight in to this:
- Anything else, other than warped rotors, that may cause my RAV to shake under heavy braking?
- Do I only need brake pads (w/ anti squeal shims), new set of front rotors, and some disc brake grease to change them out? I've changed out the rotor pads on a Jetta before, but not the rotors themselves
- Figure I might as well do a rear brake inspection while I'm working on the car - anyone ever replace the shoes on drum brakes before? Is it difficult - or do I need special tools? The service manual makes mention of some, but I'm not sure if they are really needed.
Thanks all - any feedback is appreciated. That is awesome this forum is back online.
Steve
Oh, and one last question - anyone ever change out their fuel filter? I don't believe I've ever had it done, but it kind of looks like a pain in the ass.
However under moderate braking from highway speeds, the whole car shakes like crazy. I'm thinking the front rotors got warped somehow. Couple questions - maybe some of you have some insight in to this:
- Anything else, other than warped rotors, that may cause my RAV to shake under heavy braking?
- Do I only need brake pads (w/ anti squeal shims), new set of front rotors, and some disc brake grease to change them out? I've changed out the rotor pads on a Jetta before, but not the rotors themselves
- Figure I might as well do a rear brake inspection while I'm working on the car - anyone ever replace the shoes on drum brakes before? Is it difficult - or do I need special tools? The service manual makes mention of some, but I'm not sure if they are really needed.
Thanks all - any feedback is appreciated. That is awesome this forum is back online.
Steve
Oh, and one last question - anyone ever change out their fuel filter? I don't believe I've ever had it done, but it kind of looks like a pain in the ass.