When you are experiencing a jerking or pulsing from the brakes, it is quite likely that it is being caused by a defect in the brake drum or rotor, rather than being caused by the anti-lock braking system. An out-of-round drum, or a warped rotor can cause unmistakable pulsating that is felt in the brake pedal.
Q. Why do my brakes groan?
There are 2 major causes of brake grinding. When your brakes are making a loud grinding sound when you press on the pedal, this is almost always caused by contact of the rotor disc with part of the caliper. This is usually because of extreme wear to the brake pads or rotors.
Table of Contents
- Q. Why do my brakes groan?
- Q. What does vibration when braking mean?
- Q. Why does my steering wheel shake when I brake at high speed?
- Q. How do I tell if my rotors are bad?
- Q. Why does my car shake when braking at high speeds?
- Q. How much does it cost to fix brake rotors?
- Q. How do I know if I need new brakes or rotors?
Q. What does vibration when braking mean?
Brake vibration, or what can also be referred to as a shaking or pulsation, often is the result of parts of the disc brake’s rotor being thinner than others instead of uniform all around. If the vehicle’s pads “drag” on the rotors too long, the brake rotor and/or the pads can become damaged.
Q. Why does my steering wheel shake when I brake at high speed?
That’s almost always due to a problem with the rotors. “What’s a rotor?” Good question. Rotors are discs that your brake pads clamp down on in order to stop your car. When the brake pads grip the rotor at high speeds, these imperfections cause a rumbling in the brake pedal that’s then transmitted to the steering wheel.
Q. How do I tell if my rotors are bad?
It could represent four signs that it’s time to replace your brake rotors.
- Vibrating Steering Wheel. If you feel pulsing in the brake pedal and vibration in the steering wheel when you slow down, your rotors could be signaling trouble.
- Intermittent Screeching.
- Blue Coloration.
- Excessive Wear Over Time.
Q. Why does my car shake when braking at high speeds?
One possible cause of shaking when you apply the brakes, especially at high speeds on the highway or when going downhill, is your tires. This is the first thing you should investigate if you experience shaking while braking. Your wheels may be out of alignment, or you may have a bad tire that is unbalanced.
Q. How much does it cost to fix brake rotors?
Labor at a shop to replace rotors and pads is approximately $150 to $200 per axle. Brake rotor and pad repair generally comes out to around $250 to $500 per axle when visiting a professional shop.
Q. How do I know if I need new brakes or rotors?
CARS.COM — If your car’s brakes are squeaking, squealing or making ominous grinding noises when you apply the pedal, you might need new brake pads or rotors. Ditto if the brake pedal has more travel than usual before you feel much braking force, or if it just feels like your car requires longer distances to stop.
