Brakes shudder

[Djanvk]

When I'm going highway speeds and I put my brake on they seem to vibrate shake and shutter anyone have any ideas on this could it be my brake pads rotors or calipers. Hopefully something that I could fix it home thanks for any help.

 

[Brandon96]

Does your steering wheel 'vibrate' or does your brake pedal 'shudder'? They indicate two different things. If your steering wheel and brake pedal vibrate, relative to the speed of the vehicle, it's probably your rotors, more specifically the front. If the brake pedal alone shudders randomly, unrelated to the speed of the vehicle, it's more than likely going to be an ABS problem.

 

[Djanvk]

I'm pretty much feeling it in both the brake and the steering wheel, more in the brakes pedal though and it totally seems related to the speed of the vehicle. Would rotors cause kind of a rough grinding sound when turning corners also?

Thanks for the help.

 

[2TimingTom]

Probably need new rotors.

 

[FireforEffect]

^ +1 for warped rotors.

 

[Brandon96]

Definitely rotors.

Grinding? If you mean like a metal on metal sound, kinda like someone sharpening a knife, it could be that your brake pads are worn all the way down to the metal tabs, and they're scraping your rotors. Otherwise grinding at low speeds could be a wheel bearing issue.

I'd replace your front rotors, inspect/replace your pads while your there and see if all the noises go away.

 

[my1zamboni]

I also guess warped rotors and very easy to do at home.
2 rotors, 1 set of pads, brake cleaner.
Some basic tools, a c clamp, jack and jack stands.
You can be done in about 1 hour.