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Can someone help with Steering wheel wobbling

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ihatemytacoma, Feb 20, 2022.

  1. Feb 24, 2022 at 9:53 AM
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    2011yoya

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    So I think I’ve narrowed it down to the front left caliper sticking a little after applying the brakes.. I drove a few miles and then touched around all 4 wheels and it was warm around just that one spot (it’s about 25*F here), the rest was cold. Does anyone think it’s necessary to replace both front calipers as well as brake pads and rotors at the same time? Or would it be ok to just replace the 1 caliper?
     
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  2. Feb 24, 2022 at 9:59 AM
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    If you can afford it, replace both. That will help keep the clamping force equal side to side
     
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  3. Feb 24, 2022 at 6:16 PM
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    A good plan. If you do just one, Murphy's law will getcha. Be extra careful to not let the master cylinder reservoir drain empty. They make little plugs for brake lines. I've used cellophane and a rubber band.
     
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  4. Feb 25, 2022 at 10:08 AM
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    Pads at a minimum. Inspect the rotor for heat damage. Replace if needed.

    Best to replace the components on both sides if your budget allows it.

    Some peoples budget is larger than others. Don’t fret if you can’t replace both calipers. Just start saving for the other and do it when you can.
     
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  5. Feb 25, 2022 at 2:31 PM
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    Oops, missed that. Yep, it sounds like tire balance to me too.
     
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  6. Feb 25, 2022 at 3:02 PM
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    Lol no it’s not. Tires are balanced correctly or they are not and it causes the same problem for any vehicle.
     
  7. Mar 9, 2022 at 5:50 PM
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    UPDATE:: Issue fixed
    So for anyone who may have this issue. I was having steering wheel wobble at low speeds and braking. It seemed that after having used the brakes ( at like a stop sign/ stop light ) then accelerating, the steering wheel would wobble. After having a RFB done, it continued. I figured out it was my front left caliper sticking. Replaced rotors, calipers, and brake pads. No more wobble. Hope this helps someone who may come across this issue. Thanks to everyone who gave advice!
     
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  8. Mar 28, 2022 at 10:19 AM
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    ihatemytacoma

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    Hi everyone, thank you for all the help I got all 4 balanced and that pretty much fixed the problem!
     
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