Why does my car shudder when I brake?

Why does my car shudder when I brake?

Brake shudder is the vibration that you feel through the steering wheel when you hit the brakes. If your brake discs are unevenly worn the brake pads come in contact with the flat spots present in the rotor’s surface which causes the vibration that we call brake shudder.

Can a bad CV joint cause vibration when braking?

A damaged axle can cause suspension vibration, oftentimes fairly severe shaking. Damaged CV joints can produce suspension vibration in your car, and will need to be replaced.

What are signs of a bad CV joint?

4 Signs of a Bad CV Axle/Half Shaft

  1. “Clicking” Noises When Turning.
  2. A Knocking Sound.
  3. Grease on the Inside or Edge of the Tires.
  4. Vibration While Driving. This is a tricky one, since there are many things that could cause vibration when you drive.

How do you diagnose brake judder?

THE SOLUTION: Blue spots on the disc surface are a good indication of overheating. Discs that show blue spots and/or a darker colour in some areas cannot recover and should ALWAYS be replaced, together with the brake pads.

Why does my Toyota Camry shake when I brake?

At this point, you’ll feel your steering wheel shake as the brakes are pressed down. It is advisable to have your brakes repaired as soon as possible. Warped rotors, dry guide pins, and bad brake pads can all increase your Toyota Camry’s stopping distance.

What kind of problem does a Toyota Camry have?

Hard Shifting: Many ’02-‘06 Camry owners report experiencing the transmission jerking while shifting gears (even when accelerating). Reflashing the ECU may fix the problem. If it doesn’t, the transmission will need to be rebuilt or replaced (if the issue gets bad enough).

When to replace rear speaker covers on Toyota Camry?

Deteriorating Rear Speaker Covers: In most cases, the plastic Toyota used to manufacture the rear speaker covers eventually cracks or crumbles after prolonged exposure to the sun. The best thing to do is replace the speaker covers as soon as possible (Part No. 55472-AA010-B0 and Part No. 55473-AA010-E0 ).

What are the symptoms of a Toyota Camry transmission slippage?

Checking your oil weekly is the best solution here. Transmission Slippage (2010 and 2011 models): Symptoms include jerking, hard shifting, refusal to go into reverse, and hesitation to accelerate. A lot of Camry owners solve this problem by having their transmission rebuilt or replaced.