It’s an unpleasant situation when the wheel starts to beat for no reason during the ride. Most often this happens while driving at low speeds. However, there are times when the “steering wheel” hits the wheel hard when braking the car. What is the problem? Why does the steering wheel hit when braking and how to be in this situation? Learn the answers to these questions from our article.
Reasons and methods for their solutions
Brake disk
Most often, the steering wheel starts to behave like this because of the brake discs. Therefore, first of all, study their condition. If the disk is deformed, it means that the problem of the runout of the steering wheel is hidden in it. In this case, it is not necessary to make repairs, but to replace the entire mechanism. In this case, after installing a new disk, be sure to pump the brakes and make the wheel alignment. The last step is best done in a reliable and trusted service center. If the brake disc is intact, but covered with dirt, be sure to clean it.
Pads
Less commonly, the brake pad is a source of failure in this situation. This is due to poor-quality or heavily worn friction material. In this case, the brake pads must be replaced. Moreover, they should be bought as a kit from one manufacturer. And you can replace it yourself if you have a jack and a set of wrenches. After installation of brake shoes it is necessary to adjust them.
Other detailsLeast of all, the steering wheel beats during braking due to the deterioration of the silent blocks or ball bearings, so you can diagnose them last. However, you should not forget about them either.
What mechanisms will need to be acquired to get rid of this unpleasant problem?
If you have a steering wheel when braking, you will need the following details:
- Hexagon bolt.
- A set of front and rear brake pads.
- 4 new brake discs.
- Brake sensors (front left and rear right).
In any case, at least one of the above sets and devices will come in handy in solving this problem.
Surely the cause of all the troubles is hidden in the chassis. Therefore, even if your steering wheel does not hit when braking, but simply vibrates, it is worthwhile to turn to the brake system. If the source was not found, make a complete diagnosis of the suspension. Several parts can fail, so it’s better to purchase them as a set (like brake pads, for example).
It is worth noting that similar problems with the steering most often occur in cars with mileage of more than 150 thousand kilometers. Therefore, upon reaching this number of kilometers, it is necessary to diagnose all the details and not neglect their replacement. Then the question of why the steering wheel beats when braking, you definitely will not ask.
Do I need to pump the brakes after replacing the parts of the brake system?
Definitely yes. In any case, the brake must be pumped at least every year, and this period does not depend on the condition of other units. After the replacement, of course, you need to pump and preferably even the wheel alignment of the car.