COLUMBUS AUTO REPAIR

You may experience some shaking when bringing your car to a stop. The vibration may be coming from the car's brake pedal or steering wheel. This is called a brake shudder and occurs when there are issues with the disc braking system. Such a problem soon escalates and becomes dangerous. The source of the vibration is the best pointer to whether the front or the rear brakes are causing the issue. If you feel the shaking on the steering wheel, the issue may be on the front braking discs. Rear wheels cause vibrations on the pedal. Here are some of the causes of the problem. Brake Pads in Poor Condition If the brake pads are damaged, warped, or worn, they may cause some vibration that is accompanied by a squeaking sound, which indicates that you should replace them. Sometimes the brake pads are soiled with dirt particles that make it hard for them to grasp the rotors, and this causes vibrations in the process. Brake Rotors are Uneven The brake pads ... read more