Posted on 4/27/2022
Vibrations felt through a vehicle's brake pedal or steering wheel when you're braking are known as brake shudders. Brake shudders can be mild to violent. Identifying the vibration source can help you know if the problem is with the front or rear brakes. If you feel the vibrations through the steering wheel, the issue could be with the front brakes. Stronger vibrations on the brake pedal indicate a problem with the rear braking components. Below are some reasons why your car may experience brake shudders. Alignment Issues Brake shudders occurring when you're braking at over 50 miles per hour may be due to alignment problems. You can perform a road test with your vehicle when there are no others on the road to prove this theory. To do this, maintain a speed of 50 to 55 miles. When the coast is ... read more