Why Does My Car Shake When I Brake?

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Time to Replace Your Brake Pads or Rotors

When you apply pressure to your vehicle’s brake pedals, your brake pads, which are housed in calipers, apply pressure onto the rotors, slowing your vehicle or bringing it to a stop.

Now, this process can be hindered when any part accumulates a certain amount of buildup, including dirt, oil, or other substances. When that happens, it can affect the contact between each part, causing your vehicle to shake.

Over time, your brake rotors will also wear down, becoming thinner and thinner. The heat generated from the braking process can also cause your rotors to warp.

In order to prevent any of this from happening, especially the shaking of your vehicle when you brake, you’ll want to maintain both your brake rotors and brake pads. The former should be replaced after roughly 70,000 miles, while the latter may need to be replaced as soon as the 10,000-mile mark.

Additional Causes

Along with the breakdown of your brake pad and rotors, there is a slew of additional parts that may be the cause of your vehicle shaking when you brake. It may not be simple to spot which part is the problem, so you’ll want to seek service out as soon as possible.

Some parts that may be the source of the issue include:

• Guide Pins
• Alignment Issues
• Unbalanced Tires
• Suspension
• Power Steering System

Whether you notice your vehicle in general, or more specifically your steering wheel, shaking when you apply pressure to your brake pedals, it’s best to have your car serviced immediately.

Brake Repair with Our Ford Service Center

When you notice your vehicle shaking or simply believe you’ve hit the mileage threshold since your last brake pad or rotor replacement, we’re happy to lend a hand. With a team of factory-trained and -certified technicians at the helm, our service center can provide you with all your brake repair needs and much more.

Whether you need your brake pads or rotors replaced or perhaps need some other form of brake repair, our technicians are here to help. Plus, we can mend your vehicle no matter the model, year, or body style.

We also make new brake parts available for purchase, whether you’re looking for expert installation or help with an at-home repair. Through our online parts catalog, you can quickly and conveniently order whatever brake parts or additional accessories you need to get the job done. Simply fill out our form, and we’ll have your parts ready for pick up in little time.