Why do my steering wheel shake when i brake?

Question

I just got an alignment and had tires rotated and balanced.

Yes I did have the problem before I had the alignment and rotate and balance done. Thats why had this done first, but it seemed like it fix the problem for a couple of days then it was back doing the same thing.

And cars also bounces when braking.

Answer 1

Your most likely cause for steering wheel vibration when you brake is warped front rotors. Before the recent steering wheel shaking did you have to suddenly brake hard? Typically rotors are warped by excessive heat, cause by braking.

I would advise having the brakes inspected and having them inspect the rotors to determine if they are warped.

Answer 2

The only right answers are those who said your rotors are warped. Have them re-cut. You wasted your money on the alignment, go to a better auto repair shop where the mechanic can diagnose problems and not guess.

Answer 3

If you just had the tires rotated, chances are the shop over-tightened the lug nuts. This will cause the front rotors to warp.

Answer 4

Brake rorors have excessive runout and need machining. It may have been caused by improper torquing of the wheels...was it doing it before the tires were balanced?

Answer 5

take your rotors off and have them turned and replace the brake pads. this will fix your problem

Answer 6

Have the rotors checked. Replace it they are worn beyond the limit to turn them, or have them turned if not. They are probably warped.

Answer 7

your rotors are warped....have them machined. also replace the brake pads.

Answer 8

When it happens to me, I have the brakes replaced.

Answer 9

check for high spots on rotors or you may have bad front end part

Answer 10

need new rear brake drums