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With news rims and tires all balanced in front of you what other factors could cause a 2007 car to shake when braking?

- Worn suspension parts: As cars age, there suspension components can wear down, which can cause a variety of problems, including brake judder and shaking. Some common worn suspension parts that can cause shaking when braking include:

- Control arm bushings

- Ball joints

- Tie rod ends

- Sway bar links

- Shock absorbers/struts

- Warped brake rotors: If the brake rotors are warped, it can cause the car to shake when braking. This is a common problem that can be caused by several things, such as:

- Overheating the brake rotors

- Using the wrong type of brake pads

- Having the rotors machined incorrectly

- Installing the rotors incorrectly

- Stuck brake caliper: If a brake caliper is stuck, it can cause the brake pads to rub against the rotor, which can produce a shaking sensation. This is usually accompanied by a grinding noise and decreased brake performance.

- Improperly torqued lug nuts: If the lug nuts are not torqued to the proper torque, it can cause the wheels to move back and forth, which can produce a shaking sensation. This is a serious safety issue that can cause the lug nuts to come loose and the wheel to come off of the car.