Steering Wheel Shakes When Braking
The steering wheel vibrates or shakes primarily when the brakes are applied, indicating a likely issue with the braking system or front suspension components.
Diagnosis Details
Possible Causes
Warped or unevenly worn brake rotors (discs) causing pulsation through the steering wheel.
Worn or loose suspension components such as tie rod ends, ball joints, or control arm bushings.
Wheel imbalance or out-of-round tires, though this typically causes vibration at speed rather than only during braking.
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What You Should Do
Inspect and measure brake rotor thickness variation and runout.
Resurface or replace rotors if warped.
Check and tighten all suspension and steering components.
Verify tire balance and condition.
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