Hello I just bought a 2002 LS about a month ago and when I test drove it I noticed the brakes squeaked and I could feel a vibration in the steering wheel while driving on the highway above 60 mph. The sales man told me that all that would be taken care of before delivery of the car. Well both things were the same when I picked up the car. I live in MA and the dealership in RI so I took it to a local firestone and had the rotors turned hoping that it would resolve the squeaking, no luck. I ended up bringing it back to the dealer Tuesday to have the issues addressed taking a day off of work driving to RI getting a rent-a-car the whole 9. When I called yesterday afternoon they told me that they turned the rotors which had already been done three weeks previous and that the brakes would squeak from time to time. They also said they balanced the tires. So I picked it up and it still vibrates and the brakes still squeak. Any suggestions?
Brakes squeak and vibration in wheel
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NickLS
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the vibration in the steering wheel is due to tires being not balanced. If they "SAY" that they balanced them.. well, you can only take that w/ a grain of salt. That's about it to cause the vibration in the steering wheel.
Unless: (1) The tires are cupped (bad tread wear) which would cause vibration. or (2) bent frame or steering
The squealing brakes are not negotiable. They SHOULDN'T squeal from time to time.. Well I'll take that back.. I've heard that on some brands or even any brand that you have to break in new pads.
10mph - 0mph -- Hard stop
20 to 0, then 30, etc.. all the way to 50...
Unless: (1) The tires are cupped (bad tread wear) which would cause vibration. or (2) bent frame or steering
The squealing brakes are not negotiable. They SHOULDN'T squeal from time to time.. Well I'll take that back.. I've heard that on some brands or even any brand that you have to break in new pads.
10mph - 0mph -- Hard stop
20 to 0, then 30, etc.. all the way to 50...
nickandersonLS01
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please tell me they checked the brake pads. EDIT: for the squeaking
ToddG
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What about warped rotors? Ford rotors are already prone to warping out of the box. Turning them just makes it worse. One remedy might be to replace all the rotors.
Another thing to check would be the lower/upper control arm bushings. If they are worn it can cause the vibration.
Check your tire condition too. If the tread is getting low, that may be the cause, or perhaps something worse like a separating belt. Also, a tire rotation may improve things.
eastcoastLS
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Frogman
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Have a shop Road Force Balance those tires. The machine can detect such things as broken cords in the tires as well, should you have one.
Most shops don't have a Road Force machine, but you can find them. I think Hunter has a shop locator on their website.
Most shops don't have a Road Force machine, but you can find them. I think Hunter has a shop locator on their website.