Shake Shake Shake my steering wheel

Whenever I apply the brakes my steering wheel shakes. What could be the cause of this? Anybody have any possible suspects?

 

rotors could be warped more then likely. new pads and rotors should solve that

 

Yeah most likely rotors, keep in mind even a brand new set can be warped/need turned. You could try having those turned, if there's still enough meat on them.

 

Warped rotors, tires out of balance, or wheel bearings going out are main causes of wheel shake while braking.

 

I've not had to do a brake job on the Tacoma yet. (and won't for many years)

Are the rotors floaters that wind up being seated by the lugs when the wheel goes on?

If so, an improperly mounted wheel(s) can cause the problem by cocking a rotor(s).

 

Or not.

http://www.stoptech.com/technical-support/technical-white-papers/-warped-brake-disc-and-other-myths

I've run multiple sets of pads on vehicles w/o ever having to turn a rotor. Street driven race car and GT cars included.

The key is proper initial bedding, healthy calipers that don't cause pads to drag, replacing pads when they have 15-25% material left and proper wheel mounting/torqueing.

 

Is the red graphics a decal also? Because you have the TRD decal too. Or is a decal over a decal? My mind is blown if so

Looks good either way with those Jester wheels with red accents. Like others said, def check your brakes and rotors since it only does it while braking.

 

It is a decal. It is custom cut to fit around the TRD decal.

 

Thanks

 

he said it happened when braking. its most likely the cause. I didn't go too far into the link you posted because I don't really care but I don't think he is racing his Tacoma like your link is talking about overheating rotors. but thanks for the info and call out. haha

 

To the OP...I'm having the same problem, trying to wait it out until warmer weather so I can change the rotors and pads.