yamaturkey

Hello guys,

My CT200h has been running 110k fine.

I recently noticed my steering wheel has some squeal/screech/lack of lubricant sound. At the same time, when I try to brake, i feel my steering wheel is shaking.

I recently replaced my brake pad, new tires, as well as done auto alignment with the car. Is it something wrong with my suspension? did anyone experience this as well?

squid808

do you notice if it is at a certain speed or is it all the time?

tomknez

Check the condition of your front rotors.

jimisbell

Sounds like rotors or a poorly done brake pad replacement.

gamma742

Rotors can warp if you ride the brakes down hills. This was cause the steering wheel to pulsate.

lexusrus

Or unbalanced wheels???

gamma742

True or perhaps a bent rim..

lexusrus

Easy enough to find out especially nowadays most national chain tire shop offer lifetime balancing.

Might want to check into "Road Force" tire balance where they put a load on the tire while turning it to balance. Cost about $15 extra per tire, but worth it.

yamaturkey

it is intermittent. I dont feel it all the time, and thats why I tent to believe this is not a rotor issue?

yamaturkey

thanks everyone for the input. I will take my car to dealer and find out what happen this weekend. will keep you all posted~!

Have a great day, everyone!

gamma742

Yes, with my wife's Prius (traded in for the CT200h) it would pulsate whenever light braking was applied. You could feel it at the steering wheel.