A car may shake when braking due to several reasons, the most common being warped brake rotors, which can cause uneven pressure on the brake pads. Additionally, worn suspension components or misaligned wheels can lead to vibrations during braking. Uneven tire wear or imbalanced tires can also contribute to this shaking. It's essential to have the vehicle inspected to identify and address the underlying issue for safety.
When a car shakes while braking downhill, it’s usually due to heat and uneven braking parts. Common reasons: Warped brake discs (most common) Downhill braking overheats the rotors, causing slight warping → you feel vibration in the steering or pedal. Brake pad deposits Holding brakes too long can leave uneven material on discs → creates a pulsing/shaking effect. Worn suspension parts Loose components (like control arms or bushings) can amplify the vibration under braking. Wheel or tire issues Imbalanced wheels or uneven tire wear can also cause shaking, especially at speed. What to do: Get brake discs & pads inspected Avoid riding brakes downhill (use engine braking/gears) Check suspension if shaking is strong In most cases, it’s just brake disc warping from heat.
If it only happens when you are braking I would suspect warped brake rotors. Other reasons the front end could shake would include unbalanced tires or the vehicle needing realignment. Whatever the case may be; driving a car in this condition is unsafe and you should repair it or have it repaired before you drive it again.
I have 98 4 cyliner automatic Toyota Camry. When I'm coming to a red light, and when I'm braking, the car begins to shake, and the shake doesn't stop even when the car is stopped. Howeverif i switch the transmission from drive to neutral, the car stops shaking. If I switch back to Drive or reverse, it car starts to shake again. What could be wrong?
No, warped rotors will cause vibration when braking.
Could be a vacuum leak
Your car may shake while braking because the brake rotors are warped or uneven. This makes the brake pads grip unevenly, causing vibration. Other possible reasons: Worn brake pads Unbalanced tires Suspension issues It’s best to check the brakes soon for safety.
Shaking while braking: Usually caused by warped brake rotors or worn brake pads. Grinding noise on acceleration: Often due to worn brake pads, bad wheel bearings, or drivetrain issues. It’s best to inspect the brakes and wheels soon, as worn parts can get worse over time.
The reason is most likely a problem of warpage in the front rotor disc and/or disc drum in the back. If your tires are out of roundness, it can also be the cause.
You need to check your brakes and rotors. Typically when the rotors go out it will make any car/ truck do that.
Check for warped front rotors. under slight brake application it may not shake. But under hard braking such as getting off an offramp the truck will shake and the brake pedal may pulsate slightly. Chances are real good this is your problem.
You have a warped rotor. Brake pads need replacing and the rotors turned or replaced.
No... That would be very dangerous plus you can steal the car by braking. (or starting the car.) You have to get a taxi.