Vibration Options

[TrdPnoy]

Hey peeps I have a question. I am starting to notice vibration on my steering wheel when I am going about 140 km on the highway and when I am braking to a complete stop. I changed all 4 of my brake pads and rotors about 10 000 Km and also my left axle. I don't know what this could be I didn't have this problem 2000 km ago I also changed my front tires recenly. I feel it more when I am braking. Please help!!!!

sorry if my writing is bad and don't make sense its late right now

[RCTCelica]

wheel alignment or balance your wheels (maybe both)

[Komail]

I would say uneven rotors...this happened alot on my mom's 2004 Civic, the rotors become uneven then they vibrate when you brake...

[LewFX]

its warped rotors, you should always trim or replace the rotors when replacing pads

[Harold_Fastwaker]

its warped rotors, you should always trim or replace the rotors when replacing pads

WHAT!?

Replace rotors every time you replace pads. If you properly change your pads BEFORE they grind your rotor you should not have to change your rotors for some time.

For reference, I have the same rotors that came with my car in 1996. They have 128k on them and are perfectly fine. I keep up on maintenance and yours will last as well. Of course track time will change this outcome but unless you are driving like an idiot you should not have any problems.


So as far as shaking. Alignment is one thing that will fix it. Probably have a tire (most likely one of the fronts) with really bad Toe. Wheel balance can also be an issue but unless it is horribly off you will not really feel it in the steering wheel.

Rotors could be an issue but I HIGHLY doubt it. Check your alignment.

[soven]

spot the "or"

[FortuneCookie]

its warped rotors, you should always trim or replace the rotors when replacing pads

WHAT!?

Replace rotors every time you replace pads. If you properly change your pads BEFORE they grind your rotor you should not have to change your rotors for some time.

For reference, I have the same rotors that came with my car in 1996. They have 128k on them and are perfectly fine. I keep up on maintenance and yours will last as well. Of course track time will change this outcome but unless you are driving like an idiot you should not have any problems.


So as far as shaking. Alignment is one thing that will fix it. Probably have a tire (most likely one of the fronts) with really bad Toe. Wheel balance can also be an issue but unless it is horribly off you will not really feel it in the steering wheel.

Rotors could be an issue but I HIGHLY doubt it. Check your alignment.

I think LewFX meant replace OR resurface your rotors. I'm pretty sure it's not just the alignment/balance, but the rotors as well. Suggestion to take care of all three to re-insure your solution.