[warmachne]

ok so I have a 2005 Nissan Titan which i recently purchased. The previous owner changed the caliper,rotors and pads however when driving over 50-60 mph the truck would start to shake my steering wheel when braking. This would happen within 15 min of driving, would shake for 10-15 min driving on the highway but then slowly stop shaking and then drives normal for the rest of the trip.

Note I replaced for the 2nd time the calipers, and rotors. didn't replace the brake pads as they are also new installed by previous owner. 1st day I drove it with new rotors and calipers the truck drove perfect, however the second trip it started to shake again but would go away not it shakes more violently but also goes away after 15min drive on the highway.

Could it be the pads? maybe the previous owner installed cheap pads etc...

I read that nissan titans had brake problem but after searching for hours I cant find a solution.

please help

 

[Blk-Titan]

I had that problem on a 2014 P4X I had and my issue was the orig rotors were warped. I changed the rotors and pads and never had that problem again. I'm keeping my eye on my 2017 hoping it doesn't happen with this one.

 

[Matt11256]

I bet if you go beat the piss out of the brakes it will fix it... If everything is new it might just need the break in. Also make sure the wheel and hub are clean and free of rust.

 

[HRTKD]

Check your alignment. If that doesn't help, check the ball joints.

 

[Nick Name]

In doing your due diligence.....Pull the rotors and look for rust on the hub. If not removed during a brake job, the rust doesn't crush right away when torquing the wheel and does collapse from road vibration over the next few days or so. #1 cause of wheels coming off after any tire, wheel or brake work. Wheels wobble a bit causing vibration before they separate. You may also have to invest in a cheap dial gauge from HF and check rotors for run out in both planes....this can cause shaking as well. Lastly....without knowing the quality of the parts, the quality of the workmanship, etc....cheap calipers + poor construction pads (don't hold their 'flat) can cause vibration even with a perfect rotor. Cheap calipers as compared to inexpensive well built calipers will have a really crappy rubber 'O' ring inside the caliper. The square profile shape of these rings is what pulls the piston back due to its grip on the piston when you release the brakes which then gives the pads the required air space between the rotors. Junk rings pull either too far creating pad 'rocking' against the rotor and uneven bevel wear, or not enough causing excessive pad wear with hot spots on the rotor. Check the pins and pad slide hardware for correct grease use. It all matters.