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What does it mean if you apply your brakes and the steering wheel shakes uncontrollably?
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∙ 7y ago
You probably have severely warped front brake rotors. Machining or replacement of the rotors would be necessary to correct the problem
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Why does car shake when applying brakes?
If the steering wheel shakes, but to car doesn't, when applying brakes - your front rotors are warped (if you have disc brakes)...if you have drum brakes, the drum could be cracked or the pads worn unevenly If the whole car shakes, and the steering wheel only seems to react to that, when applying brakes - see above statement, but apply to the rear end. If the whole car shakes, including the steering wheel - all four corners are bad, and you're an accident looking for a place to happen soon. In any case, go to your nearest service center ASAP.
Why does my steering wheel shimmy when i apply my brakes?
your car is probably trashy
What do yo need to replace when your 1996 Ford truck shakes when you apply the brakes only?
probably brake rotors and pads.
Your 1994 ford explorer shakes when you apply the brakes any ideas?
most likely warped rotors,have em turned or replaced
Can you apply brakes while doing the power steering?
You can if you want to, but I don't think it is the best choice to do.
How often should you change your brake rotors?
This depends on the vehicle. However, if you notice your steering wheel shakes when you apply your brakes, your rotors may be out of round. They can be resurfaced by a mechanic, usually only once because they will become too thin. If you have any concerns, ask your favorite mechanic.
What do you do if you must stop suddenly in an emergency?
If your vehicle has abs brakes, just apply the brakes hard and steer away from danger. If the vehicle does not have abs brakes, try to apply the brakes without locking up the wheels and going into a skid then steer away from danger. If you lock up the brakes and go into a skid you will lose control of your steering.
What do brake rotors do?
They stop your car. They are round discs that are kind of attached to the wheels and the pads grip the rotors when you apply the brakes to slow down the car. When a rotor becomes warped due to excessive heat, the steering wheel will shake when you apply the brakes.
What causes the steering wheel to shake real bad when you apply your brakes?
Worn bushes or warped brake rotor. Replace faulty item.
If your car starts to hydroplane you need to?
Remove you foot from the accelerator, hang on to the steering wheel, do not apply the brakes, do not turn the steering wheel, and pray. If your car is in a "hydroplane", you should: -Ease off the accelerator
If you drive through water your brakes may become slippery and ineffective to dry the brakes off?
apply your brakes gently while accelerating at the same time
Why does car shake when applying brakes even though front and rear brakes rotors and drums were replaced shakes when pulling emergency brake as well bearings and tires are good?
Good question. You may have an antilock brake circuit that is not sensing the brakes correctly and improperly correcting. Anti lock pulses the brakes when you apply them. I don't know if this is perfected or not.
