My steering wheel starts to shake when I appyly braking pressure from high speeds. I don't really notice if I stay in the 30-40 mph range, but from 70 it is verfy apparent. What is wrong with it?

 

probably warp rotors. replace it and it should go away.

 

Rotors are warped. Either bring it to a brake shopp and have them turn your rotors or its time to get new rotors

 

A 2003 eh?

Assuming good tires and steering links are all tight

How many miles- original brakes?

Perhaps 2nd set of OE pads and the rotors were turned/resurfaced the first time?

You may be ready for a brake sysem upgrade!

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Either will run about 300 for some serious pads and rotors for the front
and thats where 70 percent of the actual braking force is on these cars

Take it to a tire shop or place that does free inspections
A simple matter to remove the wheels, measure the rotors and pads, and check for runout or glazing or other damage/wear

If you or a buddy have basic skills and tools, brakes are a great DIY and save big bucks doing it right the first time- because you did it!

 

I have an '02 with 109k, My OEM rotors warped at about 40k... I swapped them out with some drilled/slotted rotors and new pads and I was good to go. I had the same exact problem on the highways.

 

symptoms are of warped brake rotors, rec. to replace with oem original pads and resurface brake rotors

 

How hard would this be to do myself? I have a decent mechanical background and some basic tools. I've worked on old muscle cars and airplanes. I've never messed around with newer cars or anything.

 

Getting your rotors turned...u might need to take it to a shop. Replacing the rotors and pads are pretty easy to do. I'm pretty sure you changed out brake pads before... Just follow the steps in removing the brake caliper and after that you have to remove the brace that the caliper is screwed onto. Theres two bolts in the back that u need to take off. After that is off there are two screws on the rotor that u need to take off. Then jiggle the rotor and it should come off.

Heres a DIY link for the removal of the rotor if you need more information.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/184466/23

 

Ive had the same problems on my car. The only thing is that I have 20" wheels on my car. I just repleaced the rotors and pads OEM about 20k miles ago and its starting to do it again. Its sucks!!!

Can anyone tell me why is it that everytime I back up and I apply the brakes the 1st time, I hear a clicking noise, then after I go forward, the same noise occurs but only when I apply the brakes the 1st time, after that it goes away til I back up once again.

 

2003TL

You can do your brakes no sweat, easier than many cars or any airplane, only strange thing is the rears which have a mini drum brake system inside the hub for the parking brake
All you need is a few metric tools, impact screwdriver and you're ready