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Why is My Car Shaky When I Brake?

Why is My Car Shaky When I Brake?

Have you noticed that every time you apply brakes your car vibrates? Even when you are driving on a smooth tarmac road, your car still vibrates immediately when you apply brakes. This is called Brake Shudder. Brake Shudder is the vibration felt through the brake pedal and steering wheel when the brakes are applied. Causes of Brake Shudder You can tell whether the issue is on the rear brakes or the front brakes by where you feel the vibrations from. If the vibrations are felt on the brake pedals, this means that the rear brakes are faulty and need fixing. When the vibrations are felt on the steering wheel, this means that the front brakes are faulty. There are a few reasons why your vehicle may shake when you apply breaks. The next time you apply breaks and experience a vibration, here are some reasons why. When braking rotors are used over time, they tend to wear out unevenly. For braking to be smooth, the braking pads need to be in complete contact with rotors. This is why if th ... read more

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