The Right front shakes when I hit the brakes?

NISHU85

MEMBER
2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
93,000 MILES

Whenever I take out my car on highway and exceed 60mph, the right front starts to shake in a clocking manner when I am on the brakes. I just had my wheels aligned and that also doesn't help. The shaking only happens on right front. Thanks a lot for any help. Nishant

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SQM

MECHANIC
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Hello,

First item should be checked is your tire. Make sure it is balanced and does not have any type of flat spots.
If a tire is out of balance it can vibrate at higher speed.
Have the tire balance checked as well as look for flat or uneven spot on the tires.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-car-tires-work

Also a worn control arm bushing can cause vibration.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/lower-control-arm-bushing-replacement

This can also happen for having wrapped brake rotors.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you.