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#73 of 112 2007 Chrysler Sebring Owners ALERT - Brake Shimmy by research5

Mar 04, 2008 (12:18 pm)

To all 2007 Sebring Owners - have any of you experienced a condition where when you slow down your vehicle you get a shimmy, vibration, or pulse that can be felt throughout the car but especially up in steer column & steer wheel ? - I was told by the dealer this is "a normal attribute for this vehicle" an answer that is unacceptable - I would like to hear from all who have a problem - I intend on fighting this with Chrysler

#74 of 112 Re: 2007 Chrysler Sebring Owners ALERT - Brake Shimmy [research5] by tedebear

Mar 04, 2008 (3:19 pm)

Replying to: research5 (Mar 04, 2008 12:18 pm)
I was told by the dealer this is "a normal attribute for this vehicle"
 
I don't know if I'd call it a normal attribute - my '07 Sebring does not do this.
 
I have felt it pulse sometimes when I press the brake pedal but that's due to the ABS system and it only happens whenever there is snow or ice on the road.

#75 of 112 Re: 2007 Chrysler Sebring Owners ALERT - Brake Shimmy [tedebear] by research5

Mar 04, 2008 (3:32 pm)

Replying to: tedebear (Mar 04, 2008 3:19 pm)
yes thanks, I am in "sunny southern california" and the ABS pulse is for when you "stomp" on the brakes so they dont "lock up", this is a very light pedal application "coasting" to just slow down vehicle - no weather conditions affect this issue - thank you for responding

#76 of 112 Re: 2007 Chrysler Sebring Owners ALERT - Brake Shimmy [research5] by tedebear

Mar 04, 2008 (5:09 pm)

Replying to: research5 (Mar 04, 2008 3:32 pm)
The pulse can be caused by warped rotors from overheating (stuck caliper) or improper lug nut torque.
 
Let us know how this turns out.

#77 of 112 Re: 2007 Chrysler Sebring Owners ALERT - Brake Shimmy [research5] by yoyis2024

Mar 17, 2008 (11:34 am)

Replying to: research5 (Mar 04, 2008 12:18 pm)
Hi!! I do not speak english that well, but I think I am having the same problem you do I bought 2007 sebring on december last year ,it was brand new but it had a discount because the year was almost over and they wanted to sell all 2007 vehicles. So after I month starded felling when I put the brakes on and almost coming to a stop it makes like a push or it pull it self to the front I do not know how to describe it, I took it to the dealer and they keep it there like three days and then they told me that they could not find anything wrong with it
But now it seems like it is doing more often and more harder . Please let me know if you have heard something about this and if it is the same problem you are having
thanks

#78 of 112 Re: 2007 Chrysler Sebring Owners ALERT - Brake Shimmy [yoyis2024] by research5

Mar 17, 2008 (12:31 pm)

Replying to: yoyis2024 (Mar 17, 2008 11:34 am)
yes - I think we both are having the same symptoms, and yes same with me I bought my car in November 2007, I just recently found that the car has been on the dealers lot since October of 2006 and was one of the units first produced - the dealer turned the rotors & replaced pads but that did not resolve problem - I am taking car to another dealer by request of Chrysler factory for a second opinion if they cant find out problem they promised a factory tech to come out from Sterling Heights MI (where made) and an engineer to look into it further - keep an eye on this string for further developments

#79 of 112 Re: 2007 Chrysler Sebring Owners ALERT - Brake Shimmy [research5] by yoyis2024

Mar 18, 2008 (7:31 am)

Replying to: research5 (Mar 17, 2008 12:31 pm)
can you please keep me informed? I will really appreciate it.
thank you .

#80 of 112 Re: 2007 Chrysler Sebring Owners ALERT - Brake Shimmy [yoyis2024] by research5

Apr 08, 2008 (11:28 am)

Replying to: yoyis2024 (Mar 18, 2008 7:31 am)
well "fixed" by Chrysler (different dealership) turned out brake rotors were warped so badly they needed replacing not machining and set of new pads did it - dealer showed me in their "service manual" the following - I hope this helps
 
Brake System Troubleshooting
 
Brake pedal pulsates or shimmies when pressed
1. Check wheel lug nut torque and tighten evenly to specification.
2. Check the brake rotor for trueness and thickness variations. Replace the rotor if it is too thin, warped, or if the thickness varies beyond specification. Some rotors can be machined; consult the manufacturer's specifications and recommendations before using a machined brake rotor.
3. Check the brake caliper or caliper bracket mounting bolt torque and inspect for looseness. Torque the mounting bolts and inspect for wear or any looseness, including worn mounting brackets, bushings and sliding pins.
4. Check the wheel bearing for looseness. If the bearing is loose, adjust if possible, otherwise replace the bearing.

#81 of 112 Re: 2007 Chrysler Sebring Owners ALERT - Brake Shimmy [research5] by yoyis2024

Apr 08, 2008 (12:43 pm)

Replying to: research5 (Apr 08, 2008 11:28 am)
Hi!
I am glad your problem is solve, I really apreciatte that you let me know what is the problem I am going to take it to chrysler and tell them about this.
thanks again for your help.

#82 of 112 Re: 2007 Chrysler Sebring Owners ALERT - Brake Shimmy [research5] by tedebear

Apr 08, 2008 (2:51 pm)

Replying to: research5 (Apr 08, 2008 11:28 am)
well "fixed" by Chrysler (different dealership) turned out brake rotors were warped so badly they needed replacing not machining
 
Hmm...sounds close to what I suggested back on March 4:
 
The pulse can be caused by warped rotors from overheating (stuck caliper) or improper lug nut torque.

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