Q: I feel a shimmy on the brake pedal a bit when I brake at high speeds. Does this mean the brakes should be changed?
There's a shimmy when I brake at high speeds. Will the brakes need to be replaced soon? If so, only the brake shoes or the drums and rotors as well?
My car has 143458 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
Recommended Services
| Brake Pedal vibrates or shakes Inspection | $94.99 - $114.99 | Get a Quote |
Usually when the steering wheel shakes during braking, it is caused by a warped rotor or drum. It could also be that there is fluid leaking onto the brakes and it causes them to grab intermittently. A brake inspection will tell you if it is a leak. There are other possible causes for a brake vibration, but an inspection will be the best bet. If you would like, this inspection can be performed by a certified technician from YourMechanic, who can come to your home or place of business at the convenience of your schedule.
The statements expressed above are only for informational purposes and should be independently verified. Please see our
terms of service
for more details
Get an instant quote for your car
Our certified mechanics come to you ・Backed by 12-month, 12,000-mile guarantee・Fair and transparent pricing
What others are asking
Low wash light
The washer fluid tank has a level sensor. The sensor floats in the tank. When the fluid gets low, the sensor makes contact with the metal ring around the float and the light comes on. Sometimes the float stays stuck...
Difficulty in shifting into 5th and reverse
To answer your question it is the transmission and clutch. The transmission will need to be disassembled and the shift rod bushings linkage and the gear checked for wear or broken bushings and bearings. When the transmission is out, then...
The shift lever is hard to move.
When a shifter becomes hard to move, it is usually the interlock cable. AKA, shift cable (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/shift-selector-cable-replacement). This cable slides in a housing and connects directly to the transmission. When this cables becomes worn, it gets hard to move inside...
Where could this oil leak be coming from?
Hello. You mention the power steering reservoir, so just be sure it is oil and not power steering fluid which of course would change the nature of the repair. To answer one of your concerns, if oil leaks onto the...
Tire pressure light came on while driving to the airport.
Your tire pressure system uses sensors in each tire to signal the pressure in the tire. The sensors are known to go bad and will cause the system to see it as a pressure loss. This does not mean you...
Cylinders 4 and 5 are misfiring - 2007 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG
Hello. Most of the time if there is a misfire on those two cylinders it is not caused by the computer. Typically it is caused by either failing spark plugs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/spark-plugs-replacement) or an internal problem. I usually start by doing...
Not getting to normal engine operating temperature
The most common and most likely cause for the engine to not get to operating temperature (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-overheats-quickly-inspection) is commonly cause by the thermostat stuck in the open position or is broken. The thermostat stuck in the open position will cause...
My engine accelerates while in park and while driving
Hi there. It sounds like the idle air control system is faulty. It sounds like it's sticking in a higher position and causing the concern you're experiencing. Are there any warning lights illuminated? If so, this is a good place...
White smoke
White smoke coming from the exhaust often times indicates a potentially failed cylinder head gasket. Since this impacts the compression in each cylinder, any loss of compression will result in the jerking or hesitation in acceleration you are describing. A...
Related articles
How to Start a Prius
The The Toyota Prius was a game changer when it was first introduced back in 2000. As one of the first commercially successful hybrid vehicles, it eventually helped launch an entire hybrid industry. The hybrid engine was not the only...
How to Install New Rotors
A A brake rotor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/parts/brake-rotor) is one of the key components to helping bring your car to a stop. The brake pads squeeze together against the rotor, which spins with the wheel, to apply friction and stop the rotation of...
How to Test a Power Brake Booster
If your brakes start to feel spongy, the root cause may be the power brake booster. Test your power brake booster to see if it needs replacement.
Browse other content
Estimates
Maintenance
Cities