shaky steering wheel when braking

[Surf_MoFo]

my steering wheel shakes/ judders when braking at high speeds or braking heavy, there is nothing from the brake pedal it is fine.

is it possible to be a disc or pad problem or more likely a suspension bush or something, there is no noises at all ie knocking, grinding or clunking

cheers

 

[Dbiz]

More than likely a disk problem. The shaking in the steering column is a token sign of warped disks.

 

[Clemsonfan15]

My steering wheel shakes too. Not very often, but sometimes. When I got my oil changed I had them look at the brakes and they said they were fine.

 

[AF808fighter]

I have had the same problem for 17,000 miles and a mechanic said the discs are fine. I'm thinking a bushing replacement on the steering rack should do the trick. Look at yours and see if the bushings have some play in them.

 

[greentoy]

I had the same problem with mine, and they were warped rotors.

 

[Surf_MoFo]

as the discs are easiest to check ill see if they are warped and check how true they run.

what bushes will need checked on the steering rack ?

 

[californiak]

My wifes 4runner has the same problem, check the passanger side wheel = if it has any play - could be inner tie rod or steering rack. I think thatt's the case on my wifes truck. 1998 4wd a/t