vibration in the steering wheel when I hit the brake

2010 NISSAN ALTIMA
199,900 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LAURALEI93
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When I am driving and reach past fifty five to seventy mph I start feeling a vibration in the steering wheel when I hit the brake I think the rotors are gone
Feb 19, 2018 at 2:22 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

Here is the information you requested. Yes, It's possible from the brake pads are worn, glazed, or overheated and have warped the brake rotors. This is a tutorial showing what is involved on how to change front brake pads and brake rotors:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads-and-rotors-fwd

I've attached picture steps below on how to change the front brake pads and rotors on your car. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
Mar 31, 2021 at 11:34 AM
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