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At 60+ mph speeds, I've been experiencing a very pronounced shudder in the steering wheel when I apply the brakes. The wheels were balanced this past summer and the alignment of all four wheels was confirmed to be within specs. I also have receipts from the previous owner for brake shoes and rotors that were supposed to have been installed in 2006. I'm not getting any squelling from the brakes, but I don't know what to think about that shudder coming up the steering column. Does the forum have ideas or suggestions?

Sounds like warped front rotors to me. This can happen if the brakes over heat or if the wheels weren't properly torqued.

Thanks for the point re/ the possible warped rotors. I'll have them checked out.

Quote, originally posted by Herb »Sounds like warped front rotors to me. This can happen if the brakes over heat or if the wheels weren't properly torqued.+1 on improper torque on the lug nuts.I have the same issue, but it improved slightly when I loosened the lug nuts to 76 ft. lbs. ('05 AWD).With alloy wheels, I'll be re-torquing them soon.Good luck!

mine didn't go away until I replaced the front rotors

After torqueing my front lug nuts to 76 ft lbs, I also noticed the shudder to have lessened, but not entirely. I'll most likely have the rotors turned and then see what the result is.

Quote, originally posted by Mojo72 »After torqueing my front lug nuts to 76 ft lbs, I also noticed the shudder to have lessened, but not entirely. I'll most likely have the rotors turned and then see what the result is.that is because the dammage was already done... I had my rotors turned recently and it was nice for a little while, then it came back... torqued lugs FTW..!!

Thanks for the update! Please keep us posted on the turned rotors...