I already got a front end allignment and that didn't help it.
2007-12-15 05:36:34 · 10 answers · asked by Princess Leia 6 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Hey cpttango... Thanks jack*ss, I know how to drive, I've been driving for 18 years. My 80 year old uncle who can't drive anymore, just gave it to me.
2007-12-15 05:51:56 · update #1
The front brake rotors are warped and need to be serviced.
2007-12-15 05:43:06 · answer #1 · answered by sonnie_b 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Get a brake job from a reputable mechanic who can resurface the rotors and drums. The shimmy is definitely from warped rotors and drums. Excessive panic-type stops cause excessive heat to build and speed up this condition. It will only get worse and become a more serious safety issue until it is fixed. As it is, it could cause you to lose control and possibly wreck if you hit the brakes on slick roads.
2007-12-15 13:55:27 · answer #2 · answered by johnny b good 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
has to be wheel allignment or tracking.
only other thing it can be is warped brake discs. if you imagine a cd spinning it should have a flat surface. if you warp the cd slightly ( bend it) and play it again, the top of the cd will wobble.
if your discs are warped and you apply the brakes the brake pads will rub against the warped disc and shake your wheel due to the motion
2007-12-15 13:44:28 · answer #3 · answered by andy m 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Warped rotors or stuck calipers are the usual problems. Weak tie rod ends are another. Also, don't forget to have your wheels balanced and change your brake fluid.
2007-12-15 13:48:00 · answer #4 · answered by Robert M 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This means that you first need to learn how to drive. second your roters are warpped and need to be replaced.
Rotors warp from heat too much heat will cause this. If you drive in stop and go traffic and you are always slamming on your breaks at stop lights and signs this will cause short extream burst of heat. Slow down and apply breaks lightly and come to a gradual stop.
Do not drive this vehicle other than to take it to the shop to get it fixed. This is going to cost you $700+ in my area.
2007-12-15 13:46:15 · answer #5 · answered by cpttango30 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
if the steering wheel shakes when you drive over c.40mph, irrespective of whether you brake or not, then lack of wheel balancing would be the culprit
2007-12-15 13:55:28 · answer #6 · answered by The Exotic Dr. Congo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your rotors need to be turned or even replaced. rotors are what your breaks grab to stop the auto. If rotors are not smooth you will have a rough stop.
2007-12-15 14:19:24 · answer #7 · answered by juju57 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Warped rotors,
2007-12-15 13:47:12 · answer #8 · answered by shazaamazam 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It also could be broken belts in you're front tires.
2007-12-15 13:48:00 · answer #9 · answered by Larry E 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it can also be a bad ball joint or tie rod
2007-12-15 14:05:07 · answer #10 · answered by Victor M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋