Vibrating or Pulsing Brakes? Diagnose Brake Problems on Your Car or Truck

There are several brake rotor issues that you may face. Most of them will cause some sort of vibration or pulsation when you use the brakes. In this video, Len shows common causes of uneven or damaging brake rotor wear, and what you can do to avoid or remedy those causes.

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[sonnydee]

i have a feeling 1A Auto is breaking my car on purpose then uploading everything i need to know to fix it. literally when something breaks in my car they upload a video on how i can fix it. last 3 videos literally i had to fix those problems in my car

[focus]

This must be one of the best car diagnosis channels out there. Most channels focus on how to change the parts but this actually tells you shows you the actual parts condition so you know you need to change the parts!

[chrissy]

Im in trade school and right now im taking brakes, I wish the class had more models of the different rotor conditions and more diagnosing. This video helped me so much :)

[antoniotorres]

It's like watching some one scratch a chalk board. I am truly grateful my father taught me alot of this when I was ten. I'm just glad you guys are generous enough show others this very important info

[sqh]

Agreed. Change them all at the same time and there will be no issues. If you don't and another issue occurs, you're back to square one.

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[YouWhatMate_Official]

Thank you! I feel the brake shake when I press down on it, so according to this it should be coming from the rear. This was a great video it helped a lot

[docimastic]

Always first rate videos, thank you! Oh, and wishing all of you the best for the new year!

[michaelmiguelicutti]

I have that grinding problem on my car right now. The rear drivers side rotor is scratched and a groove in it but the passenger side rear is not. I'm guessing the caliper must be stuck for some reason. The e brake has been sticking forever and I haven't even used it in years so I'll probably just replace the rear calipers. Issue will be fixed and I'll get my e brake back 🤗.

[davidrobins]

Thanks for this excellent instruction.

[pirihern]

Had brake pulsation turned out to be seized caliper piston on a 2011 lexus is 250 . Overheated rotors. Glazed brake pads. Replaced seals all good

[blueghost]

Great advice to replace both at the same time, always! I’m doing that too.

[olenaerhardt]

It is very educational film, thank you. But one question was not covered. What if just the brake pedal is slightly pulsating when you apply brakes. I've read that it might be some air in the brake system, but not sure. If it is so will brake fluid bleeding help, or you need to bleed the Master cylinder as well? I would appreciate any opinion on this matter.

[twjkumliab]

Hi I have vibrating on the brake paddle when braking while coming to a stop. What cause it and from the front or back wheel, Do you know anything about this issue. Can you tell me. Thanks

[MrYugoWRC]

My rotor looks like the 3rd one at 2:44 but mine pads are still very good, there is still like three quarters brake pad left. I do feel pulse in my brake pedal at low speeds.

[shatteredshadow]

I could use some help... '08 ram 1500, brakes pulsate (frequency depends on vehicle speed) the whole truck shakes, the wheel shakes, and the brake pedal itself pulsates too.

[whitebroccoli]

I had my brake pads rotors and calipers replaced recently. I noticed after my brakes seemed tighter almost too tight. Weeks later when I took it back they said a brake hose was damaged which in turn ruined the pad and rotor I had just gotten replaced. 😢

[alexantonio]

my 2000 ford 150 2wd started to do this will change asap. My transmission is also my other issue lol