What Causes Vibration When Braking?
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When the vehicle speed reaches 80KM/H or higher, applying the brakes may cause body vibration, particularly intense steering wheel shaking that makes it difficult to maintain control. The specific reasons are as follows: 1. This braking vibration phenomenon is actually caused by deformation of the front brake discs. 2. Vehicles prone to this issue typically have drivers who frequently perform aggressive or emergency braking. Excessive heat buildup causes the brake rotors to deform. The warped brake discs then develop a wavy deformation pattern. During high-speed braking, when these uneven brake disc surfaces are clamped by the calipers, the vibration transmits through the steering linkage and suspension to the vehicle body and steering wheel, resulting in body vibration and unstable steering. 3. Severely warped brake discs may cause the entire vehicle to shake violently, leading to pronounced steering wheel oscillation that can pull the vehicle to one side during braking.