Shaking while braking at high speeds

I noticed a bad steering wheel shake and front end shaking bad what could cause this also I just checked my wheels seems like I have no wheel wights also the truck is stock to with 98000 miles on it any recommendations ?

 

If it’s when you are braking your rotors are most likely warped

 

Yeah it happens at high speeds but dam any recommend rotors I should buy ?

 

You need new brakes, most likely. Rotors and pads, and make sure the wheels are torqued properly when put back on.

 

Right on

 

Is this like the common issues with these trucks

 

I’ve always had great luck with OEM brakes. I’m sure others will chime in

 

It’s common on any vehicle. If your hard on your brakes on the highway especially slowing down for exits, they heat up pretty good and eventually warp and get worse. Your noticing it more because of how fast your wheels are rotating

 

Ah I see

 

My brakes were warped when I got the truck as well. Hauling weight or hilly terrain can make it worse, but so can driving like a mad man ha.

 

Yeah I was going down hill and whoa I thought I was gonna lose a bearing but I try not push the truck that hard

 

Should I replace all four rotors or just the front i know it’s a dumb question ?

 

If you’ve never touched your rotors since ownership of vehicle, then I’d probably check thickness and replace if below threshold or resurface if there is at least some more life into it.

For peace of mind, probably replace front/rear rotors and get new pads. Bleed your brake fluid, and you’re golden again.

 

And if you’re wondering about rotors, a lot will suggest just going to OEM route with front/rears. If you want a performance upgrade, then go with Cryo rotors. Or if you really want to dish out money, go with Alcon.

For pads, lots go with OEM, some go with PowerStop, I personally went with EBC Yellow Stuff. Real good, but real noisy too plus lots and lots of dust.

 

My 2014 was doing the same thing at 50k miles. I was able to resurface the rotors and do OEM pads for ~$130 all in. I’m at 92k now, on 35” tires (since ~70k), and still no warping on the stock rotors. Pads are also still okay. The resurface route will save a bit of money, provided you can R&R everything yourself.

 

I've had bad tire balance cause it too but rotors is what usually does it.

 

I’ve gone through several brake pads and rotor combinations. Recently got these and they work great.

$548 Power Stop Brake Kit For 2007-2021 Toyota Tundra, 2008-2020 Sequoia, 2016-2021 Land Cruiser, 2016-2021 Lexus LX570 - Front and Rear Drilled and Slotted Rotors & Brake Pads Replacement, K2813-36

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GNBGNBA

 

I had the same thing on my 07. I just put all new brakes and rotors................problem solved.

 

Just to add. In case you still get some shaking while normal driving (not just braking) even after you replace your brakes, have your tires checked for balance.

Also make sure your lug nuts are torqued to spec. Over torque can warp rotors.

 

Rotors was the cause of shaking while braking for me. Shaking while moving and not breaking during certain speeds is almost always tires in my experience.