Symptoms drivers describe
- Steering wheel wobbling as you slow from higher speeds
- Pulsing felt through the brake pedal
- Worse when braking downhill or from motorway speed
- Uneven wear visible on the disc face
Possible causes
- Warped or unevenly worn brake discs
- Uneven pad deposits on the disc surface
- A sticking caliper heating one side
- Worn suspension bushes or ball joints letting the hub move
- Loose or unevenly torqued wheel fixings
What you can do
- Note the speed range where it happens — it helps us a great deal
- Avoid heavy repeated braking from high speed until checked
- Mention any recent brake or tyre work
How we check it in the workshop
We measure disc thickness and run-out, check caliper and slider operation, and inspect suspension joints and wheel fixings.
Is it safe to keep driving?
Get it checked soon. It is usually a wear issue rather than an emergency, but braking performance is affected.