View Full Version : Car vibrates/shudders as I brake
gosu22
07-30-2007, 02:28 PM
I have a '91 SE HatchEvery time I brake at a speed higher than say, 25 mph, the brake and the entire car vibrates/shakes/shudders.
Does anyone know what this might be? The brake rotors, the suspension?
Also, my fan bearing I believe is loose, and it makes this whistling sound. Does anyone know how to correct it?
95Blue240sx
07-30-2007, 02:30 PM
Get your brake rotors resurfaced and change the pads while your at it. The rotors are just warped. And just to be sure, check all your suspension bolts to make sure they are there and tight. TC Rods, LCA, Struts, etc.
pbcstylez
07-30-2007, 05:14 PM
also, on top of what 95blue240 said, when was the last time you got an alignment as well as your tires balanced, this can also be caused by a bent rim. easy thing you can do while you have the wheels off is roll them down the street to see how bad they wobble, you'll definately know if one is severely bent, otherwise swap front to rear and drive it.
gosu22
07-30-2007, 05:36 PM
What does LCA stand for?
FaLKoN240
07-30-2007, 05:40 PM
Lower control arm.
gosu22
07-30-2007, 05:45 PM
thanks for all your help guys, I really appreciate it.
oni_drift
07-30-2007, 06:17 PM
Check your motor mounts
midnight zenki
07-30-2007, 06:49 PM
Classic new owner issue, check the tension rods (rods that connect the front lower control arms to the front of the car/tension rod brackets) you want to look for a gooey substance coming out from the bushing on the forward most side. If these are leaking your car will produce the type of shuddering you are experiencing.
projectRDM
07-30-2007, 07:49 PM
Check your motor mounts
Fuck what? Motor mounts would vibrate all the time, not just when braking.
defiantmofo
07-30-2007, 08:50 PM
check your tension rods. my buddies came loose, and the same thing happened.
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