mlapan925
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i have a 99 sedan 4 cyl auto and just replaced the rotors and pads up front because my steering wheels shakes pretty bad when i brake at 55mph or higher, after changing the brakes they still do it.. anyone have ideas???
steering wheels shakes at high speed braking..
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001Stunna
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Usually a shake when braking is caused due to warped rotors. But if you've already replaced pads and rotors then i'd look at wheel balance, wheel alignment, worn bearings, worn ball joints/tierods.
puzzlemaster94
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Its most likely warped rotors. Mine did the exact same thing, and it was violent at times
It is true that rotors are usually the cause. I've never seen calipers cause a vibration. ABS activation does in the pedal, but thats only in an emergency stop.
A tire balance problem would increase with speed and may go away after a certain speed.
Our cars have sealed hubs/bearings and a vibration would occur all the time, not just when braking.
I've never seen rear brakes cause a vibration, but I suppose it could possibly if they are really warped. What do the rears look like? Are they shiny like a mirror or badly grooved? Also do you have rear drums or rotors?
A tire balance problem would increase with speed and may go away after a certain speed.
Our cars have sealed hubs/bearings and a vibration would occur all the time, not just when braking.
I've never seen rear brakes cause a vibration, but I suppose it could possibly if they are really warped. What do the rears look like? Are they shiny like a mirror or badly grooved? Also do you have rear drums or rotors?
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Brimstone Brown
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I'd start with getting your wheels balanced.
gt58
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mine does this too. and when i come to a stop at red lights it "pulses" to a stop (10-0 mph)
