I own a 95 mustang v6 and everything is great on it, but ever since i've had it, when i press the brakes hard, such as slowing to a stop on the 4-lane or goin 40mph or over then coming to a stop, it makes the front wheels shake bad and the steering wheel vibrates. It doesn't sqeak or squeal like it does when your brakes go bad, and the rotors don't have grooves in them or anything, they are good. What could it be?
2006-06-17 07:49:53 · 10 answers · asked by Metal 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Thank you Daniel Q, you ******.
2006-06-17 13:55:54 · update #1
you need new rotors
2006-06-17 07:52:06 · answer #1 · answered by whip it real hard 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Brake roughness can be defined as vibration that is felt in the steering wheel, brake pedal and/or seat during vehicle braking. This does not include the normal pulsation that occurs when anti-lock brakes are activated during a panic stop or when on wet, snow or ice covered roads, which can activate the anti-lock brakes.
What typically happens is the customer experiences this type of vibration and pulsation and thinks something is wrong with their brakes and then takes their vehicle into a repair facility. The customer explains the problem and the repair facility technician or service writer either takes the vehicle out for a test drive to confirm the symptoms or pulls it into the shop and starts right in on the brakes. Then they come out to the customer and inform them that their brake rotors are "warped" and they need new rotors and pads (and sometimes hubs), or they can machine the rotors on their bench lathe if there is enough rotor material remaining to meet the manufacturers minimum thickness requirements.
The problem with this diagnosis and repair procedure is that first of all is that brake rotors do not warp. The second problem is that replacing a brake rotor with a new brake rotor or machining the rotor on a bench lathe will only fix the problem temporary. The problem will almost always re-occur after a period of time, thus necessitating further repairs. Brake rotor disc thickness variation or excessive lateral runout, as well as drums that are out of round can cause vibrations and pulsations in the brake pedal and/or steering wheel. Brake lining material transfer onto the rotor can also have an effect on this as well.
More info at http://www.performanceoiltechnology.com/brakingsystems.htm
2006-06-17 14:54:08 · answer #2 · answered by JRatliff 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need new rotors. They are warped. You can check runout with a dial indicator to be sure. Check the tie rods, especially the inners. Also be sure the calipers are activating evenly. You can tell if the calipers are doing as they should if both inner and outer pads are wearing the same. If one caliper is sticking, that could be your trouble.
2006-06-17 14:55:17 · answer #3 · answered by br549 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
both front brakes are locked up on my 2001 Mustang Gt. . This is the second time it has happened. First time was last summer and they released on their own. I had the brakes inspected and the fluid flushed and replaced. Since they weren't stuck when I had them inspected nothing could be found but now they are both stuck again.
2014-03-09 14:32:00 · answer #4 · answered by joyce b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fords have poor quality (as do GM, and Chrysler). If safety is involved, it's time to get a new car. Trust me on this Ford almost killed me. Buy a Toyota or Honda.
2006-06-17 14:56:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your front rotors are out of round ,,you can usually machine them once,, if you have done that already ,,they will have to be replaced !!
2006-06-17 15:08:34 · answer #6 · answered by john l 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
warped rotors. get them turned or buy new ones.
2006-06-17 19:42:50 · answer #7 · answered by slayer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi, i love mustangs...what color is it? i dont know anything about but if u call the ford dealership..(auto parts) they just might tell u what is wrong with it......GL
2006-06-17 14:54:53 · answer #8 · answered by Starbright 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it it probably because IT'S A ******* FORD! get a diff car and that shoudn't be a problem.
2006-06-17 15:40:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a ford!! fix or repair daily
2006-06-18 08:24:33 · answer #10 · answered by The Raotor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋