Nicks2001tl

After about 30-40 mph I brake and car shakes a lot.

So far.
~new tires
~new brakes and rotors

I`m thinking alignment but just curious if it could be something else. Plus wheel is set back a little>>

fsttyms1

If you have shaking while braking, 99% of the time its brake related. If your wheel is back in the wheel well a little, check your radius rod bushings.

https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-tires-wheels-suspension-100/something-wrong-after-changing-sway-bar-linkage-887532/

Nicks2001tl

Radius rods bushings will be checked.

But the braking issue is more noticeable after new tires were put on.
Calipers maybe? Rotors were installed (DIY) if I remember correctly.

fsttyms1

DIY if you remember??? So you dont remember if you put rotors on? Did you put Fronts AND rears on? Rears can cause the car to shake while braking too.

Nicks2001tl

Let me clarify.

The brakes and rotors were installed correctly. If I remember was to denote that perhaps there was an error when installing them.

But this brake problem was evident before new hardware was installed.
The new installation removed the problem.
Now with new tires on the shaking while braking issue has returned.
This time more than ever.

3.2TLc

Hey Nicks2000tl, if ya read your last post again....it appears as though replacing the brake rotors and pads removed your problem initially, until ya had new tires put on, so it's rather apparent that the tires require balancing, imo. Make sure that your wheel lugs are properly torqued.

However, it's more than likely that some other things concerning the suspension need to be inspected for wear or looseness. If you're not sure what to look for, take it to an alignment shop and let them check things over on a rack and give you an estimate. What other.....if any..... repairs have ya done within the past year or two ? At over 10 years old and many miles of wear and tear, things go bad !

Excelerate

iTrader: (1)

If it vibrates when braking, it's the brakes.

peewizzle

if new brakes removed issue, i think it's improper lug torquing

3.2TLc

Most times a shake when braking is indeed due to warped rotors. Did you replace both front and rears ? The best thing to eliminate the brakes as the problem, would be to recheck all of your work and if necessary re-assemble. Inspect the tie rod ends for play.

Nicks2001tl

Took it in get it aligned and for sure it needs an alignment. But the alignment can't happen until the lower bushings get repaired , in which I can probably tackle myself. This company decided not to service the car because of the bushings. Charged me 30 bucks and will apply that to alignment service within 30 days.

Win win in my opinion.

Nicks2001tl

Turns out the problem was with the rear calipers. Replaced rear calipers and brake pads.

Had all my focus on the fronts because that's where the shaking was at. Rear caliper was sticking, causing unbalanced braking.

Always replace brake pads and rotors in pairs.

fsttyms1

Just like i said

3.2TLc

Hey Nicks200tl, thanks for following up on the shakin' problem.....and swallowing your pride along the way, ha...hah !!!

Nicks2001tl

I did swallow my pride and got a car that doesn`t shake me to the bone every time I brake.

Thx.

PiFive

Well .. sorry to high jack the thread but I am having somewhat similar issues. WHen I get up to speed around 80 .. 90 mph my car start vibrating and a lot more when I press the brake pedal to slow down.. specially on the steering wheel.. it feels like is on the front but really I dont know. The car do need tires. I just dont know where to start. I would love to change the brakes but I would love to solve the shaking first. What you guys suggest I do first? Tires or change brakes and rotors? I think I do think this is related to alignment.

Any ideas? any advice?

Thanks

Nicks2001tl

There is not really a simple or cheap fix when it comes to braking.

If you have to replace your rotors, it is strongly recommended to replace your brake pads also and bed them in according to manufacturers specs.

Sounds like a rotor of yours has lost its ability to let the brake pad to sit flush with the rotor. It might just be one of the rotors or two of them. Replacing both or all insures that you start new with all new parts and keep your braking balanced at all times.

Replacing all rotors and pads (diy) will cost anywhere from 150.00 to??. Research it.

Note: when did the speed limit change from 65 to 90? I am moving to where your at..!

3.2TLc

Hey PiFive, ya apparently like driving fast..... so it's always good to have a safe responsive car in tip top shape. If you're tires are worn, start with replacing them and get the steering, suspension and brakes checked out while it's up on the rack.

With the age of our cars and the accumulated mileage, parts do wear out. Most shops will give your car a complete check along with an estimate for parts & labor. You can then decide if ya wanna DIY the project. Buying your own parts saves alot of money and most of the work is straightforward stuff if you're mechanically inclined.