Warren,

Regarding the guide rod mounts:

Did you notice any vibration/shimmy when the brakes are applied at 45-50 mph, without any pull?

My thought is that a guide rod mount that has failed badly enough to cause this vibration will present a serious pull to that side.

It would be amazing if both guide rod mounts failed in similar fashion so that both front wheels are moving rearward the same amount when the brakes are applied.

Any additional thoughts on guide rods? More discussion please (tomorrow).