well.. i know it is a brakes problem and i know that i have to change them... whenever i hit the brakes when i am driving, the steering wheel shakes bad.. but i wanna know what exactly is the problem.. is it a pad problem?? a rotor problem??? both??? is there a way i can fix them without changing them since i think they are ok ???
please let me know ... thanks
Steering wheel shake... brakes ?????
The brake surfaces needs to be absolutely flat. Sometimes they become warped. You can have the brake surfaces (machined). But if you do the brake job yourself, it is almost the same price to just buy replacement rotors / pads.
Just replace them (or go for a brake job).
Steering wheel shake... brakes ?????
rotors are warped, take to brake place and have them machined and get new pads is the only way to fix this. Be sure and break the new pads in properly as well when they are back on the car.
I had the same problem recently - mine was a rotor problem. If you've had your brake pads replaced or done it yourself, the rotors may not have been turned, which would be the cheapest solution. Many places will check it out and give you an estimate at no cost.
like the other guys said, its warped rotors.. you can either get them turned at a shop or some parts stores do it, or you can just buy new ones, but since you say that yours shake really really bad i suggest getting new rotors and pads
sounds like your rotors are warped,they are easy to replace.
The rotors are probably warped due to heat...
If your car has some weight to it I would suggest a higher grade rotor and ceramic pad... More expensive but.
