Shaking steering wheel

Have shaking steering wheel on our 05 LGT. I replaced rotors and it still does it. What could be the cause? Do I need to replace pads as well, even though they're still in good shape.

why did you just replace the rotors and not the pads? possible your caliper is seized on the rotor.

Need to balance the wheels? I can never seem to keep mine in balance.

wheels are balanced, calipers are not stuck. Could brake pads somehow be warped from warped rotor so they're not even and when brakes are applied they don't grab evenly, thus shaking steering wheel?

Need to balance the wheels? I can never seem to keep mine in balance.

Steering wheel shakes only while braking like it has warped rotors but Ive replaced rotors

Yeah your pads could be warped or have grooves from the old rotors. Get some 300 grit sandpaper (maybe more maybe less just throwing it out there) and run your pads back and forth to try and even them out. Yes you'll loose some life out of the pads, but at this point it sounds like the only thing to do before getting new ones.

Doesn't matter what condition your pas are in, they will NOT cause any vibration. Just because you replaced your rotors does not mean you have good ones. Brand new rotors can warp, especially since they are just about all mass produced in China these days. I would be more likely to blame CV axles.

Ive ordered some stoptech pads and then I might have new rotors turned. These are made in US and are good quality rotors. I bought them for my other car before

http://www.ebay.com/itm/150865569638?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Could be torn LCA bushings.

could be a faulty/crappy tyre. i know one of mine warped once and the shaking was unbearable. found out which one it was, put the spare on as a test and came right. took tyre back to the shop and they swapped it out.

Rotors don't warp.

??? Of course rotors can warp!

read numerous articles online stating that rotors do not warp. Its the baked on brake pad deposit that creates the variance in rotor thickness that gives the illusion of a warped disk, iirc.

 

I'm having the same issue with vibrations on the steering wheel. very prominent when driving at the 60-80 mph range and from braking in the same speed range. No vibrations from the body or the brake pedal. only the steering wheel shakes.

Indeed, and have also read numerous articles that say warped rotors are a myth, and numerous articles saying they are more than capable of warping. Generally all articles will imply that the person is a specialist on the matter lol. Either way, warping or deposits can cause shuddering (when braking) - if deposits, then I stand corrected. I guess in this circumstance it would be ruled out, as rotors have been replaced and I presume the shaking occurs even when no braking is applied?

 

This video actually outlines alot of things that may cause it very well...

 

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Rotors don't warp.

 

I'd not used. If you use them they will.

 

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read numerous articles online stating that rotors do not warp.

 

I sure wish my rotors would have read that.

 

 

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hi!

had same problem awhile ago.

i recently got an improvement of the steering wheel shaking after aligning the driving geometry.

nevertheless i still have some mild vibration at certain speeds (not always).

planning to try to swap front/rear wheels to see if there will be any difference.

Im getting new rotors all around w/ pads, that should fix mine hopefully

posting an update..

 

just installed brand new tires and the shaking is gone driving up to highway speeds. unfortunately, the steering wheel still shakes when braking from 65-80 mph. No pulsations from the brake pedal and no shimmying from the rear end.

 

Will post another update if i find something else that causes the brake steering wheel shake.

Re-bed your brakes.

From 60mph, gently apply the brakes a couple of times to bring them up to operating temperature. This prevents you from thermally shocking the rotors and pads in the next steps.

 

Make eight to ten near-stops from 60mph to about 10-15 mph. Do it HARD by pressing the brakes firmly, but do not lock the wheels or engage ABS. At the end of each slowdown, immediately accelerate back to 60mph and then apply the brakes again. DO NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP! If you stop completely and sit with your foot on the brake pedal, you will imprint pad material onto the hot rotors, which could lead to vibration and uneven braking.

 

The brakes may begin to fade after the 7th or 8th near-stop. This fade will stabilize, but not completely go away until the brakes have fully cooled. A strong smell from the brakes, and even some smoke, is normal.

 

After the last near-stop, accelerate back up to speed and cruise for a while, using the brakes as little as possible. The brakes need only a few minutes to cool down. Try not to become trapped in traffic or come to a complete stop while the brakes are still very hot.

ok Strizzy, i'll give it a shot.

 

i'll try that later tonight so that there will be little to no traffic out at the highway..

I swapped my rotors and pads and no more bounce!

 

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Ive installed brand new stoptech pads and shaking seems to be almost gone.

Shaking is all gone with stoptech pads and slotted rotors off of ebay. I have nice firm/smooth brakes now.