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Originally Posted by emerydc8
Try to stop just using the emergency brake with one had on the release handle. It would rule out the front brakes if there is no vibration.
Edited: On second thought, I'm not sure if the emergency brake controls the pads or just the shoes on the inside.
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Old post but just FYI:
Yes the Park Brake engages a shoe pad mechanism. Which pushes outward against the inside the disc or rotor. The regular main brake "pads" squeeze (outside of) the rotor like a vice when applying the brake pedal.
Typically vibrations are caused by faulty wheel bearing or hubs. More prominent at 45-50 mph speeds. But if you only feel the vibration when braking then possible glazing on pads or lower control arm ball joints. Though if LCA are bad you would also have tracking on uneven roads or car pulling or drifting like if it needs an alignment. I know on E30 BMWs they make a clunking noise when driving over driveways entrances or potholes