What Causes Brake Shuddering, Shaking, and Pulsing on My Car or Truck?

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3 жыл бұрын

Do your wheel start vibrating after driving for a while? Can you feel a pulsing or vibration when you press on the pedal? These pulsations, shaking, and vibrating can be caused by warped or damaged rotors, damaged brake pads, and other serious problems. Check out this video to find out how to check your brakes for a problem!
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@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

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@MrYega-zq7rz 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have to replace the brake pads if you do get new rotors? Would used brake pads mess up new rotors?

@ejaylerma3808 3 жыл бұрын

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@crazyorwhat 2 жыл бұрын

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@rebeltvr6046 7 күн бұрын

Finally, some great advice for the problems I've been having. Thanks man, you're amazing!

@beardenstephen1 3 жыл бұрын

I've been pulling a wrench for 45 years (ASE Certified) & this video is as good as it gets for describing brake & rotor issues. Keep up the good work, a lot of do it yourselfers count on it.

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

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@jeep7612 3 жыл бұрын

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@jeep7612 3 жыл бұрын

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@lstruggy 2 жыл бұрын

I’m getting ready to change my rotors and pads from my 07 jgc laredo. Are amazon brake kits reliable? I’d hate to go to dealership for oem parts but she just hit 196K and I do feel vibration under heavy braking I think it’s time for a new set (looking atm from amazon $200)

@PossumMedic 2 жыл бұрын

@@lstruggy I wouldn't bet my life on any products from Amazon

@dennisrundle295 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely spot on explanation of brake pulsation, you are 1,000 times better than any A1 auto owner that made a youtube video...

@jocarr1791 Жыл бұрын

Hey, Len, just stopping by to thank you for putting your time and effort into making these videos. I appreciate you and I hope you're doing well.

@deespasojevic3013 3 жыл бұрын

1A auto is amazing with all of their videos. Teaching people the how and why. Nice job Lenn

@1AAuto 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@peterdau6838 Жыл бұрын

I truly love Len! I can't tell you how many issues I've had with my 2 cars where I just KZfaq the problem and lo and behold: Len has a video demonstrating exactly how to fix it.

@codymezzatesto1203 3 жыл бұрын

In my opinion he is the best person to demonstrate information/ causes from their group because it's simple, down to earth explanations and his energy portraying information doesn't make you fall asleep. Another good video man 👍

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

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@jontnoneya3404 4 ай бұрын

Holy cow - I learned more about braking issues in this 10 min video than I've ever known. Well done and thank you for all the details. I especially love the detailed explanations of all the different things that can cause a pulsation. You also gave examples of what might be a minor issue but still safe vs what a serious issue would be and why. That's unbelievably helpful. Thanks again and keep up the great work!!

@davidkafka2452 Жыл бұрын

Very comprehensive overview of brake rotor problems and symptoms. Good job

@jacobclark89 8 ай бұрын

Man, this guy is amazing at making repair videos ! I want to add to always use special synthetic brake caliper greese on pins and slides other greese can breakdown from hight heat and gum up the calipers and stop them from moving properly .

@air-eck6188 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent, knowledgeable explanation that answered lots of my concerns…your channel is my resource for all my DIY needs!

@sheilaguttman830 Жыл бұрын

Wow! this guy is really an Expert on brakes I was so impressed by his knowledge

@gy9969 8 ай бұрын

Hey Len, you’re great! Thanks for explaining what causes brake pulsation. This video will help many DIY and even some experienced mechanics. Hopefully you make more videos.

@eowen6087 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you guys for being great step by step communicators.

@kylegrunert22 2 жыл бұрын

Spot on man thank you! So tired of wobbling when I come to a stop

@gy9969 7 ай бұрын

Hey Len, I think that you’re great! Best explanation video on brake pulsation thus far. Thanks

@494roman 2 жыл бұрын

Love how you guys explain the full information of what people wants to know of vehicles

@moushunter 11 ай бұрын

Synthetic brake fluid is making it's way into braking issues too. DOT 3 and 4 seem to absorb moisture overtime which creates a thickening of the fluid. It could cause blockages or weak pressure to a caliper, unequal pressure to calipers etc. It could also cause the fluid to expand when it gets hot cause one or more calibers to apply pad pressure to a rotor. It does the same thing with hydraulic clutches too. It is a good idea to flush those systems periodically. When I did my front brakes last year one pad was worn to the metal and the other had 4mm of pad left. The fluid in the lines was milky and thicker than normal. I flushed the entire system.

@gy9969 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, I agree that bad brake fluid can also affect braking-excellent point.

@IamJanz 9 ай бұрын

My mother has had her breaks done so many times but her suv still has the shudder or pulsation happening when breaking going down hills. Im going to show her this video so she can get the breaks fixed properly. Thank you so much for this video!!!

@deejay4837 4 ай бұрын

If she hasn't fixed the issue by now, she needs to check her hub and bearing assembly. Most likely the hub is bent thus unevenly wearing her new rotors one after another. Also make sure her wheel isn't bent as well. This can be caused by a simple slow slide into a curb in the winter. All the mass of the automobile is forced into one spot and then the damage occurs. The hub is all too often over looked as the technicians are poorly trained.

@billyarsenault1970 2 ай бұрын

Get out there and fix that shit Janz. Why do u think she had a son?

@TyroneMaye 10 ай бұрын

I appreciate you taking the time explaining things this video has given me a bit more clarity upon pulsation when braking. i still need to gain better understanding of the abs system... to know the difference in diagnosing a issue. To determine whether it is in fact the calipers with piston issue or any of the encompassing components...to the actual abs system causing the problem...

@KaySkywalker 2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much, I've been trying to find a reason for my car shaking when braking and it was shaking he did tell me my rears need to be done but this gives me a peace of that its not as bad as I was originally thinking, time to make the appointment

@terminatordestroy1764 Жыл бұрын

good video. I thought the pulsing in my car was from my front rotors, but the vibrations are felt in the brake pedal / car, not in the steering wheel so it's likely from the rear brakes.

@codefupanda 3 жыл бұрын

The best 3 seconds in the video is at the 7:47 mark. It cures all sadness.

@SuperWingman69 11 ай бұрын

Great info. Adding a couple cents to the pot.... don't forget to check the wheel hub face for runout and the surface conditions of the rotor hat section (the surface that rests on the wheel hub) and wheel hub for road dirt/corrosion build up. If the rotor to wheel hub mounting surfaces are not flat/clean this condition can translate to the rotor having excessive runout.

@ollieshattock2846 4 ай бұрын

Very good point

@jrrode5670 2 жыл бұрын

This video saved me!!! Thank you so much!!! I never knew that modern rotors didn't have enough "meat" on them to be cut. That's important info for the DIY. Thank you!!!

@rebeltvr6046 7 күн бұрын

Finally, some great advice for the problems I've been having. Thanks man, you're amazing!

@davidjohnson4563 2 жыл бұрын

wow!! this guy explains the problem flawlessly. I fully understood what he was saying. great,great video

@kylequarles07 6 ай бұрын

Great explanation and answers to my questions! Thanks so much guys!!! Keep up the great work and videos!

@YTC518 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos brother. Always to the point and very well articulated. They are very informative! Thank you for the work you do.👍👍🙏🙏

@carloscedano5012 Ай бұрын

Great information, clear explanation, direct and valuable! Thanks

@TedTremendous 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing Masterclass video, well done!

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ollieshattock2846 4 ай бұрын

Brilliant video, very factual and no bull. Good to see some one make a video who knows what there on about. Was making judgments from the start very impressed keep it up

@rafffer3951 Жыл бұрын

As always, very informative and excellent video keep up the good work

@rstar88105 3 жыл бұрын

Ok so brake pulsation is always a hot topic. Rotors usually don't "warp" due to too much heat on the rotor but too much heat on the pads. Steel goes through a phase change in structure much higher than normal driving (think when rotors glow on a race track). One of the for sure ways pulsation car occur is uneven pad material transfer to the rotors due to poor driving habits or poor break in after install. This is why pad manufacturers recommend to avoid holding the brakes when the vehicle is at rest during the initial pad break in procedure test drive. Heavy uneven corrosion on rotors such as what dealerships call "lot rot" is another culprit.

@grossmeister1181 Жыл бұрын

Well, yeah, but they also do "warp" or, also very common, due to other failures, have uneven wear that increases the effect. A real warped disc is the less common thing, yeah, but it does happen. E.g. people driving down a hill, foot on the brake, temperature in the disc rising high, then coming to a complete stop where the part of the disc where the pads are will cool down a lot quicker and the disc might get warped.

@rustybullet3165 10 ай бұрын

Great guy having great knowledge of auto mechanic and problems

@karenheater5385 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this information !! I have been so frustrated with my situation with my vehicle. I knew I had to replace the rotors . I know a little bit about vehicles. but I am always willing to learn more. thank you.

@juancedrno670 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this message of how to fix the brakes may God bless you and your family and I love your show

@fudgediko3014 2 жыл бұрын

Love you mate. You have passion for your job. Thanks for the tip its fantastic!!!

@tomato88ish 4 ай бұрын

Best educational brake video Ive watched. TY

@BassBrotherBuild Жыл бұрын

Best video I've ever seen on this issue

@williamj768 3 жыл бұрын

even with new rotors, before you install clean the face of the axle hub really well with a wire brush on a drill. Get ALL the crud off. this will insure the rotor sits flush and true onto the hub and will help minimize judder later.

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+william j Thanks for the tip! We'll pass this info along to our production team.

@SpookyDaScary59 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing tip

@TonySmith-H-Town_83.Detailer 4 ай бұрын

See I didn't use brush man dang

@debbiethornton1430 3 ай бұрын

Also apply a good coating of "Anti sieze" on any connecting surfaces. That way next time you have do brakes, everything comes apart like it's supposed to and you won't have to pound the rotor off with a 10 pound hammer.

@sejonez 6 ай бұрын

I would like to find a good mechanic technician with the knowledge of this guy. Very good explanation!

@thunderstruck5484 3 жыл бұрын

Great information thanks for the help!

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

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@tkcx2636 3 жыл бұрын

any help i have a 2001 tundra v6 problem. The problem it that when i brake it vibrate and shaking but when it running no vibrate only when brake so i replace new calipers,rotors, brake pab, new tires ,driveshaft support center bearing and the all 3 u joins but still vibrate any help thank you

@johnlovorn5413 3 жыл бұрын

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@jjavegam 3 ай бұрын

Super amazing and very good explanation, thanks

@bwagenberg 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic detail, thanks.

@daviderhahon 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Great information

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@keisham 2 жыл бұрын

very detailed and clear explanation. 🙏🏻

@stephenturley1960 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video!

@arestaurantlife5100 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Great job!

@1AAuto 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@gamercat7004 2 жыл бұрын

Does cupping on tire tread cause a shake noise when slowing down from a fast drive to slow down but not shaking on the steering wheel.

@mahmoudalshawi2010 3 жыл бұрын

Very useful information... thanks a lot ....

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@marlinlane2456 3 ай бұрын

Thanks u made my day cause once the brakes warm-up that left front tire start dancing with the steering wheel once again Thanks

@olivedrabgarage6243 2 жыл бұрын

My daily just had brand new slotted and rolled rotors put on the front and machined reco's on the rear, standard pads on the rear and metal's on the front and I still have shuddering when braking. I have this metallic sound from the left rear, I suspect a calliper not retracting properly but the shuddering.....could that be because of worn put tie rod ends?

@katherinehernandez7908 Ай бұрын

Great job and thank you 😊 🙏🏽

@ShaDusK 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful video good sir.

@mattwernecke2342 3 жыл бұрын

I just got new rotors and pads from you guys and I'm having this issue on highway driving.

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+Matt Wernecke Thanks for watching! If you are having issues with the brakes you ordered from us please contact our customer service department right away. We are more than happy to help resolve the issue!

@flex5966 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, My 2016 Ford Cmax Hybrid brake pedal normally stays hard before startup. The Cmax has 16k miles on it, The brake on startup just traveled halfway to the floor before startup. The brakes work normally and there are no visible leaks and the pads are like new. Took it to the Ford dealer under warranty and it was determined to be the Brake booster. 60 days later ( Part delays ), The car is returned to me repaired according to them. The Cmax was returned to me with the same condition I brought it in with. They maintain it was repaired. I'm taking it to another dealer for a second opinion. Is there a procedure to reset the pedal back to factory norms that the first shop missed? Thoughts

@markschannel9147 Жыл бұрын

I’m having this problem on my corolla IM. What should i do? Any suggestions. Thank you

@matthewstaton6810 Жыл бұрын

What about that sound, but no shake. I can kind of feel it in throughout car and it sounds almost like a flat tire. This happens when I’m going faster (on Hwy etc) and when I brake hard. Does that sound like the rear rotors? Thanks!

@belogical3961 2 жыл бұрын

I have drilled and slotted rotors on the rear of my car and I think I just want slotted on the front. I think that slotted and drilled is just too much metal taken away from the rotor and perhaps it might not work as well long term with my driving style.

@FuelJunkiesGarage Жыл бұрын

Thank you 1A auto.

@golddiggerxxxxx 11 ай бұрын

Awesome video man!! 👍🏼🖖🏼👏🏼🤗

@user-di2cz6lj1j 6 ай бұрын

Hi, What about bent front CV axel as cause of break disk pulsation and warping..as bemt cv axel is not letting the rottor rotate evenly... What's your opinion on it.

@prestondallas4035 Жыл бұрын

And don't forget to check the wheel bearings.. I have seen hub assemblies heat up wheels causing me to check the brakes to see if I had a caliper hanging on. Noticed some vibration the end up coming not from the rotor but from the bearing beginning to come apart and allowing the wheel to warble a little

@rsk8310 Жыл бұрын

I am getting ready to check this situation out on my 95 ford f150, ( 99,000 miles ) I will be buying bearings too. My truck was so bad I could hardly drive it ( sometimes ) . It was toe in about an inch and I reset the toe, tie rods and joints were good though. That took care of a lot of it but still feel the vibration and the right hub gets hot. Well nothing else to do this weekend lol. This old 60 year old is going back under the truck.

@matth8961 2 ай бұрын

I live in an area with a lot of low water Crossings. Mechanics in my area have told me can regularly pause rotor warping

@garydeandeery 3 жыл бұрын

Iv got the wobble on the front it’s only when I press them hard can I change them round or sides or do I need new ones

@mywifecantdrivegaming1111 3 ай бұрын

You said exactly what I’ve been telling these mechanics my problem, too bad they told me about a month ago that nothing was wrong and they even test drove it. They said my rotors and brakes are in great condition and I’d be wasting money changing them. Im going somewhere else and I will also mention about getting the calipers checked for freezing issues. I knew something was wrong so I’m replacing both today because I’m getting pulsation every couple stops for over a month now.

@GregorySerrano1986 3 жыл бұрын

What if I get the pulsation but with a scratching and grinding noise too? I don't have the money to get it fixed right now :( 06 Honda Accord

@teemum.9023 2 жыл бұрын

My brakes are pulsing without steering wheel effect and hissing and resistance to pressing in a small portion. What if this is only a brake booster leakage?

@HLCA01 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for information

@IceAgeSquirrel2008 5 күн бұрын

Thank you very much for this video!!!

@TheBangbang353 26 күн бұрын

Very helpful 👌🏼

@Ali-Muscle Жыл бұрын

Good info !

@dkapasi4 2 жыл бұрын

Where in Houston area do you have workshop, if any? I do experience pulsing while braking my Mercedes

@timszon 3 жыл бұрын

Can you make a video on a 2012 Dodge Journey Struts and shocks

@stankoaglikin2864 Жыл бұрын

I replaced my rotors including pads 2 months ago and when I step on the brakes I'm getting a lot of vibration from my front suspension. Could it be a control arm or ball joint?

@joeygordon7265 4 ай бұрын

You solved my problem. Thanks

@johncarmelo555 2 жыл бұрын

The ABS hose leading to the front brake is severed. The ABS dash light is "LITE". Just installed new calipers and brakes but still pulsating when braking? ABS hose the issue?

@nflores5433 3 жыл бұрын

Found some drilled and slotted rotors at the junkyard. No more pulsing.

@AndresHenao-di6fw 11 ай бұрын

Hi, good afternoon... i need help with my car... i changed the rotors and pads twice now with two different mechanics but my car still Shacking specially when braking down when im over 45mph.... i need to solve this problem please... by looking at the beginning of the video looks like you like near by my house. Tucker st.... wondering if you able to help me.. even if i have to change everything for a third time... thank you

@henrymartinez5595 2 жыл бұрын

Sir, great video. I have a 2011 Chevy Silverado Truck. prior to replacing my rear brakes no Rear Shudder / NO Pulsation happening. During a dealer inspection, they recommended to get my rear brakes replaces. So, I did and got the parts from Auto Zone, brakes and drums, took it to our local brake shop, once they finished the job. Drove off and on my way home, I noticed a Shudder/Pulsation when I apply the brakes coming from the rear. What course of action I should take? New Brakes, springs, drums were provided to the mechanic. Very Respectfully H.A.M

@jjsadventures717 16 күн бұрын

Try replacing your shocks maybe?

@douglasjewell9324 2 жыл бұрын

Very good video !!!!!

@commentwisely3033 2 жыл бұрын

My 08 Altima does that pulsation during high speed without applying the breaks and while applying the breaks. After a complete stop and I drive again, it'll completely stop. Any help with this issue? Thanks

@josephda360 3 жыл бұрын

To much good info. I had to subscribe

@1AAuto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@biggeno69 10 ай бұрын

Great info

@utdoc 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for such a great video. I am trying to diagnose a brake pulsating issue on my F150 2012. I just replaced both front and back rotors and pads lastweek. I'm getting crazy pulsating and shuddering. Brand new rotors brand new pads on all four wheels. Please suggest some solution, thanks.

@utdoc 2 жыл бұрын

BTW, I had no pulsating or shuddering issues before the new brake hardware.

@ChandraSQLVideos 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video..

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jasonsmith5758 2 жыл бұрын

I have front brake pulsation at first stop after installing new rotors. Abs light flickering. Assuming warped new rotor

@cullumdoss-dewinter655 3 жыл бұрын

After watching this video I’ve realized I need to change just about everything to fix my pulsating hahahaha 😂

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@andrewbarclay6573 3 жыл бұрын

Facts

@76jrjz Жыл бұрын

Great and we’ll explain it thank you so much

@OscarHanzely Жыл бұрын

You don't replace rotors without the pads, but its perfectly normal to replace just the pads without the rotors, they are meant to last less than rotors and being replaced as they wear down unless you hit the metal to metal grinding of the rotors.

@gokucomeback 9 ай бұрын

Question. I had my brakes replace and rotors replace in the front but they continue to shake. They only started shake when I replace my rotors and brakes. The dealership says I have to replace the rotors and brakes again even tho they are brand new brakes and rotors. Is it possible they gave me faulty brakes and rotors ?