Suspension, Chassis, and Brakes Shocks, springs, cages, brakes, sub-frame connectors, etc.

front wheel shakes when braking

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-30-2004, 08:42 PM
  #1  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
bfly's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: chicago
Posts: 38
front wheel shakes when braking

replaced all front end part(including the bushings) except inner tierod took the car for alingment. then i replace driver side brake rotor. i'm stumped this only happens when braking, so any help would be great.
95lt1

yes it only happens on the driver side i feel it in the steering wheel and feel it on the floor. i dont feel it in the brake pedal.

Last edited by bfly; 05-30-2004 at 09:17 PM.
bfly is offline  
Old 05-30-2004, 09:46 PM
  #2  
Registered User
 
Robs97Z28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Pleasant Hill,CA
Posts: 907
sould like the gromt rotors are warped. Use a dail indicator to see how much warpage the rotors have. They may just need to be resurfacing.
Robs97Z28 is offline  
Old 05-30-2004, 10:41 PM
  #3  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
bfly's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: chicago
Posts: 38
well if it was the rotor then replacing it would have fix it correct?
could it be the inner tierod? not sure on this one.

but i can say one thing it's driving me up a wall.
bfly is offline  
Old 05-31-2004, 10:49 AM
  #4  
Registered User
 
Robs97Z28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Pleasant Hill,CA
Posts: 907
did you replace both of them? The one thing that bothers me is, you stated that it only happens under braking. does the steering wheel shake while braking? does the pedal pluse?
Robs97Z28 is offline  
Old 05-31-2004, 11:34 AM
  #5  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
bfly's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: chicago
Posts: 38
no only replaced the driver side front rotor, yes the steering wheel vibrates i can also feel it coming from the front driver side.
no the pedal dont pulsate.

i could change the passanger side but i realy dont feel it from that side.

i took the car up to 140 and it was solid as a rock no shaks nothing then i'll hit the brakes and all hell breaks loose.
on the front driver side shakes wildly
the tires and wheels where just balanced.

Last edited by bfly; 05-31-2004 at 11:39 AM.
bfly is offline  
Old 05-31-2004, 11:47 AM
  #6  
Registered User
 
Robs97Z28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Pleasant Hill,CA
Posts: 907
should always replace vrake parts in pairs. replace the pass rotor and everything should be fine after that. if you replace some of the parts, your braking will not be balanced. This can cause the brakes to pull one direction and so on. the kinda speeds you rool at, everything needs to be perfect! your life is worth more then just a couple of c notes... just my 2 cents.. new rotor vib is gone
Robs97Z28 is offline  
Old 05-31-2004, 03:09 PM
  #7  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
bfly's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: chicago
Posts: 38
thanks for your help i replaced the rotor and all is good. boy the little things i over look at times.
bfly is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
carguy0119
2010 - 2015 Camaro Wheels, Tires, Brakes, Suspension
4
04-11-2016 11:11 PM
QuickSilver02
Midwest
1
04-07-2015 11:12 AM
jj_burchiel
Suspension, Chassis, and Brakes
6
03-21-2015 12:51 AM
jermaine_rashad
Advanced Tech
1
01-04-2015 02:32 PM
z28projects4ever
Automotive News / Industry / Future Vehicle Discussion
133
07-26-2002 01:54 AM



Quick Reply: front wheel shakes when braking



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:41 AM.