Vibration noise when braking ? any ideas ?

[TomJames]

any ideas on this one :
a low vibration noise from front wheels and shuddering of steering wheel from left to right when braking. slight scalloping of tyres on front also. could it be shock absorbers ?

[DustenT]

any ideas on this one :
a low vibration noise from front wheels and shuddering of steering wheel from left to right when braking. slight scalloping of tyres on front also. could it be shock absorbers ?

Have your ball-joints looked at. My ball-joints are averaging about 10k miles before they need to be replaced.

[TomJames]

do you have the same symptons when braking. i never notice it unless im on the motorway doing 60mph plus. are the ball joints expensive to be replaced ?>

[DustenT]

do you have the same symptons when braking. i never notice it unless im on the motorway doing 60mph plus. are the ball joints expensive to be replaced ?>

IIRC, they are only about $20/piece. My mechanic usually charges me about $100-$150 to install them.

[aceyx]

Have your ball-joints looked at. My ball-joints are averaging about 10k miles before they need to be replaced.
dusten; you may have other suspension issues that are causing this premature wear.

[DustenT]

dusten; you may have other suspension issues that are causing this premature wear.

I have driving issues that are causing them to wear out, they keep replacing them under warranty, but eventually I'll upgrade to the metal ball joints.

[aceyx]

I have driving issues that are causing them to wear out.
haha! :biggrin:

[Juni]

that vibrating noise might be that your brake rotors are warped.