Steering Wheel Vibration

[Calipsoe]

One thing you might want to check is your front brake calipers and brake fluid. I've had issues with front calipers sticking which causes the steering wheel shake.



I think what happens when the caliper sticks is the brake pads do not release away from the rotor. This causes the rotor to heat up which may warp slightly and you start getting the steering wheel shake. If you stop driving and let the rotor cool for a few minutes it goes away.


Things you might want to do:

#1 Check your front brake pads for even wear. If it is uneven it could be a sticking caliper.


#2 Flush your brake fluid to potentially get rid of any crud in the piston cavity.



#3 Try compressing the front caliper pistons with a C clamp so that they fully retract. If there is any resistance or sticking then I'd definitely replace the caliper.


Hope that helps you out!