You can also get a warped disc through improperly installed brake discs, as this can cause uneven wear on the rotating rotor ...
That shaky feeling when braking isn't random, but it doesn't always mean you need new rotors. Sometimes your car just wants a ...
Question: On a recent drive through the San Gabriel Mountains, my steering wheel started to shimmy violently when going down hill. The problem went away shortly after. Can you tell me what caused this ...
Have you ever, at one point or another, driven with the parking brake still engaged? You might not want to admit it, but sometimes it happens without even realizing it. While this might seem like a ...
Q: I have a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 160,000 miles on it. The problem is with the brake rotors warping. Every time I've had the brakes worked on, they start to pulsate again after a few thousand ...
Overworked and overheated brakes can lead to several braking issues. How many times have you heard front end shuddering under hard braking that was blamed on warped rotors? Reasonably, excessive heat ...
Q: My dealer rotated the tires on my 2013 Honda Odyssey at 29,000 miles. On the way home I noticed a shaking of the steering wheel when braking. The shaking occurs occasionally at slow-speed braking ...
Dear Thumb:What the heck is “rotor warp?” My brakes have about 15,000 miles on them and are beginning to pulsate. The mechanic took a look at them and said my problem was “rotor warp.”I have never ...
Dear Car Talk: My 2003 Honda CR-V recently was part of a recall involving the air bags. Because of the risk of injury or death, I left my CR-V at a local dealership, and they provided me with a loaner ...
Dear Tom and Ray: I recently needed to replace my brakes, and the shop sold me on ceramic brake pads. The pads have a lifetime warranty, which is very appealing. I also was told that ceramic pads will ...