when going over40 miles, my stering wheel shakes during breaking
2006-07-09 13:53:27 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
warped front brake rotors. Many front wheel drive vehicles you can remove the rotor after taking the brake caliper off with out removing the front hub. If this is the case I would go to a major parts dealer like Auto Zone and price new ones. I have fount that at times I can purchase new cheaper than having them turned. To turn them it cost in my area $12.50 each. When servicing the brakes never use the same brake pads if you turn your rotors, purchase new. If you have to remove the from hub then it becomes a little more complicated. Not really complicated but you need the experience to know how to set the preload on the bearings after they have been packed and a new seal installed. Easy Saturday morning or after work job. Many parts suppliers have brake lathes in the back and can turn them while you wait. Good luck
2006-07-09 14:51:20 · answer #1 · answered by Can do it man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brake rotors most likely, since it’s the steering wheel that shakes, and only while braking. (If it were tires or wheels it would do it all the time.) They need to be measured to see if they can be machined, but in many cases new ones don’t cost that much more, and it is a better “fix”. Might as well change pads while it’s apart. Also make sure the rear brakes are adjusted properly if it has drum brakes on the rear so the front brakes don’t do all the work, run hot, and warp again.
2006-07-09 14:39:30 · answer #2 · answered by Rockvillerich 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need new pads & rotors, dont bother resurfacing the rotors and being cheap about it. Take a look at the wheel and make sure its not bent as well, if its a steel rim with a hubcap that is likely.
2006-07-09 14:05:35 · answer #3 · answered by Matthew L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start by checking the brake rotors, if it still persists check the brake fluid pressure. If that doesn't work, check the front end stabilizer arm, tie rod ends or go as far to check the ball joints.
2006-07-09 14:06:56 · answer #4 · answered by curious1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely this means your rotors are warped. Depending on how bad it is you can get them turned, where they basically straighten them out for you, or you will have to replace them. This happens when you slam on the brakes alot or do not get your brake pads changed enough.
2006-07-09 13:58:26 · answer #5 · answered by garciasgirl9 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probaby your front brake pads and rotors. The pads are probably shot and the rotors are worn or warped. Usually rotors are cheap enough that it is better to replace them than have them turned.
2006-07-09 14:15:17 · answer #6 · answered by C Squared 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to have your pads changed and the rotors shaved.
if you just change pads. it will work for a few months. then the shaking will come back.
2006-07-09 14:05:05 · answer #7 · answered by filthymaddog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bad brakes. Rotors and/or pads. Take it to the garage.
2006-07-09 13:59:11 · answer #8 · answered by eastern_mountain_outdoors 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brake rotors need to be machined.
2006-07-09 13:58:58 · answer #9 · answered by monkeymom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
worn rotors OR the anti locking brake system so I was told when I had mine checked
2006-07-09 13:58:52 · answer #10 · answered by bconehead 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋