Vibration when braking

LUNS4522

MEMBER
2010 NISSAN VERSA
1.8L
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
60,000 MILES

My daughter's car vibrates a lot when braking. I have changed the rotors and brake pads/shoes and bled the brakes. All four tires were replaced and an alignment was done right after. I took it for a test drive after and it still vibrates. It vibrates more with slight braking, if I use heavy braking its a lot smoother. Is there something else I should suspect? Wheel bearing, brake caliper? I am at a loss for what else could cause this. I would appreciate anyone's advice or experience on this. Thanks

Friday, August 31st, 2018 AT 6:57 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
110,071 POSTS

Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros. Com.

Since everything has been replaced already including tires and an alignment, that leaves me to believe one of the calipers is sticking and causing the brakes to overheat. Safely raise the vehicle and have someone apply the brakes. Check to make sure each wheel locks. Then when released, make sure there is no excessive drag on any one wheel.

Do this and let me know what you find.

Take care,
Joe

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Friday, August 31st, 2018 AT 8:40 PM