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Frozen Caliper on 2005 Camry - 11/25/2007 5:21:39 AM

rairai

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Hi,

I'm new here and have basically zero knowledge about anything mechanic. With that being said, my 2005 Camry (62000 miles) was vibrating everytime I pressed the brakes. At first it was intermittent, so I thought it was from the NJ roads, when it became all the time I brought it in to my mechanic.

He then told me the bad news - I had a frozen caliper on the rear driver's side wheel, needed new rotors on all four wheel, and need a new front tie rod (?). Due to financial reasons, I was only able to do the rear repairs and will have to go back for the front.

Does this sound normal on a 2005? I've never had problems like this on any other car I've owned. If I go to Toyota I think they'll probably do nothing because the warranty is up.

Any ideas?

Thanks

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RE: Frozen Caliper on 2005 Camry - 5/25/2008 7:39:37 PM

turtle02909

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It probably the rotors and the caliper that is broken. Fix the caliper problems and see if the car vibrate or shake or it could need a 4 wheel tire rebalanced.

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RE: Frozen Caliper on 2005 Camry - 5/25/2008 8:18:37 PM

05cam

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wow...thats hard to imagine that youd have that much going wrong.

Do you drive this thing hard?

Id be willing to bet its just the rotors and a set of fresh pads...

A warp rotor can cause a shake...

What model is this camry?

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