rondocap

I have a 2010 Lexus Es350, and I am having this issue:

When accelerating hard, the car will aggressively drift to the right. During normal driving it is otherwise fine.

When braking from 60-70mph, I will also get a significant vibration in the steering wheel.

What can be the issue here? I've read possible brake rotor, tire out of balance, alignment?

Are these 2 issues connected?

LexBob2

Issue #1 sounds like torque steer from the front wheel drive set up, which is normal.

#2 sounds like it could be the brakes, rotors etc.

rondocap

I know it can have torque steer, but it seemed very aggressive - it really pulls hard to the right. Is it normal for it to be that hard?

oldgrump

First, if it hasn't already been done.......rotate the front wheels to the back......inspect the tires for uneven tread wear/condition while you're at it. Ensure that they are all properly inflated. Drive the car and see if anything has changed. Report back.

mlacomb

I took my 08 in for 60k service (@ 65k.. oh well) and they performed a lot of service - but a few were not on the original list for 65k. Notably:
turn front rotors
Grease/lube all caliper slides
replace front brakes

Now no more shaking from the rotors, but I have a tire or two that is out of balance (vibration at certain speeds, doesn't get worse/go away with brakes, so it isn't the rotors getting warped again...)

Lexi66

U going to get your tires balanced?

mlacomb

Wheels, tires, whatever lol. A shame that when I do have the dealer do the rotation, they don't balance the damn things. I don't get a loaner from the tire shops...

Lexi66

Lexus dealership does rotation but NOT Balancing? Are u kidding?

oldgrump

Come on!........"tire rotation" does not include balancing. Balancing would normally be at extra cost.

LexBob2

I agree. Rotation and tire balancing are generally two separate services. They may be done at the same time, but billed separately.

mlacomb

My dealership doesn't even do alignments. I've asked.