kevinclee Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 My steering wheel is shaking when I apply the brake during downhill. What could it be the problem? Brake rotors? Brake pads? Do I need to replace them? Thank you for the tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amf1932 Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 This is caused by warped rotors. If there is enough metal on the rotors they can be resurfaced otherwise they have to be replaced. Naturally when they do this type of job you should replace the pads also. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piggyncsu Posted August 9, 2003 Share Posted August 9, 2003 yeh mine does it whenever i brake, and i wouldnt think ABS would be kicking in that much. what are rotors? and how do i know if they are goofy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amf1932 Posted August 9, 2003 Share Posted August 9, 2003 The rotors are the discs. Sometimes they call them discs and sometimes they're called rotors....same part! The brake shop can measure the "runout" with a micrometer to check the amount of warpage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviej Posted August 9, 2003 Share Posted August 9, 2003 piggy, you won't feel the pulsation from ABS in the steering wheel so much as you will in the brake pedal. kevin, what year lex? If you have a 2002+ and the brakes are original, then there is a TSB for pulsation. They will swap out you rotors and pads at no cost to you. There was a production material mismatch which sets up easy warping and pulsation when the brakes hot from high speed or excessive use. If it is <2002 then look into replacing the rotors (pads if necessary) either yourself or by a reputable shop. Alan, you are too cool. steviej Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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