2001 Volkswagen Golf Shaking When Braking

Reasons a 2001 Volkswagen Golf Shakes When Braking

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55% chance it's the

Brake Rotor

20% chance it's the

Brake Pad

10% chance it's the

Old Brake Fluid

15% chance it's

Something else

The most common reasons a 2001 Volkswagen Golf shakes when braking are bad brake rotors, bad brake pads, or a bad wheel bearing.

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