So for a while now I have noticed that my steering shimmies and shakes under braking, originally I thought this was due to rotors being warped since when coming to a stop the brakes "pulse" like warped rotors. During my time off around Christmas I decided to do a brake change. Once I got to where I can inspect the pads and both sides of the rotors I no longer believe its due to the front brakes, as there is plenty of pad left on both sides, as well as both sides of both rotors are smooth as glass. All four pads are at about the same wear point (which is less than 50% wear) so I know the calipers are not failing otherwise the pads would be wearing differently.
As for the shimmy I would assume something in the steering might be ready to be replaced but I'm having a hard time finding play in steering system. The only thing I have found is one of the boots on the rack is split in half and looks to have been for a while now. so can I assume my steering rack is causing the problem?
And as for the pulsing problem, if the rear drum brakes are going bad will they cause the pulse sensation in the brake system like warped rotors will?
Thanks for the advice in advance!
As for the shimmy I would assume something in the steering might be ready to be replaced but I'm having a hard time finding play in steering system. The only thing I have found is one of the boots on the rack is split in half and looks to have been for a while now. so can I assume my steering rack is causing the problem?
And as for the pulsing problem, if the rear drum brakes are going bad will they cause the pulse sensation in the brake system like warped rotors will?
Thanks for the advice in advance!
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