Why do my brake rotors keep shimmying?
All motor vehicle brakes can suffer this at some time in their life and brake vibration can occur for a number of reasons. Some cars have rotors machined to match the car on production lines and any replacement rotor will not run true unless machined once again ON THAT CAR.
What to do if your car shakes when braking?
Take the inboard brake pad, the one with a retaining clip on its backing, and place a small amount of brake pad lubricant on the back of it. Press into the piston’s opening until it locks in place. Take the outboard brake pad and place a small amount of brake pad lubricant on the back of it. Insert the new brake rotor.
Why does my steering wheel shake when I put the brakes on?
Many Suspension and Steering Parts Keep Your Car Moving Smooth and Straight, Except When It Doesn’t. Brake Shake: If steering wheel shimmy only occurs when applying the brakes, it’s quite likely related to the brake system, usually “warped” rotors.
What to do if your steering wheel is shimmying?
Check over the suspension and steering system for loose components, such as upper or lower ball joints, tie rod ends, idler arms, or bushings. Bounce-test the shocks at each corner of the vehicle. Replace worn or loose components.
All motor vehicle brakes can suffer this at some time in their life and brake vibration can occur for a number of reasons. Some cars have rotors machined to match the car on production lines and any replacement rotor will not run true unless machined once again ON THAT CAR.
Many Suspension and Steering Parts Keep Your Car Moving Smooth and Straight, Except When It Doesn’t. Brake Shake: If steering wheel shimmy only occurs when applying the brakes, it’s quite likely related to the brake system, usually “warped” rotors.
Check over the suspension and steering system for loose components, such as upper or lower ball joints, tie rod ends, idler arms, or bushings. Bounce-test the shocks at each corner of the vehicle. Replace worn or loose components.
An auto mechanic may be able to adjust, shim or resurface the rotors to compensate for the unevenness, but replacing them is a surer bet, and a relatively easy DIY job for those comfortable under the hood, too. And, some mechanics recommend that you always replace rotors and brake pads at the same time.