My LS400 has been vibrating when the brakes are applied even though I had the brakes done (not by dealer) and front end work recently done, bushings, etc. But I am still have the problem. I put on Michelin tires for the first time and had the tires rotated and balance again. Still doing it. Any Idea of what the problem could be, i.e. why I still have very noticeable vibration in the steering wheel upon breaking. Do you think not have Lexus do the breaks is the were I went wrong or is there another potential problem that maybe someone out there also experience and identified. Thanks for your consideration and reply.

 

Wheel bearings, bushings going bad in rear suspension components.....just a few starter ideas but search! And welcome to CL

 

Were the rotors machined or replaced?

 

My older 99 started doing that, I replaced mine (front rotors and ceramic pads) on my 99LS earlier this year. Got mine from brake overstock (TRW brand) for $90 total (rotors & pads). smooth as satin...

You can call them at (888) 441-8808 or e-mail at: brakeoverstock@gmail.com
hay save some $$$$

 

What brake rotors did you use? China made ebay slotted or drilled rotors warp very fast. The owner of my ls before me installed ebay drilled rotors 2 days before i bought the car. They warped within 2 weeks.

 

I used the TRW Rotors and ceramic Pads.
TRW has been making rotors/brake equipment and pads longer than we have had Toyota's in America CHECK THEM OUT http://www.trwauto.com/

 

First terminology:


The most common cause is a warped rotor. If the rotor was not turned/machined during the brake service, this is the likely suspect. Which bushings were replaced in the front end?

 

Check out the following website for what is actually causing "warped" rotor vibration:
http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wp...rakedisk.shtml

Ceramic pads and good quality rotors should fix the problem

 

billy,
$90 total (rotors & pads) per each wheel or do you mean for all 4 wheels?

 

sorry, the two front wheels, two rotors and one ceramic pad set for front wheels.

I tried your link http://celsiorup.com/ but I cant read it.

 

car parts wholesale has Brembo rotors for the fronts on sale for 75.00 for a pair. i just ordered some for my 1990 that is having the same problem.

 

billydpowe, site is in japanese, you may need to install the languages in your PC.
Which operating system do you have? windows XP?
Which internet browser do you use? Internet explorer or Firefox?
You may try this link
http://translate.google.ae/translate...%3Den%26sa%3DG

 

Yes the rotors where replace and the front bushings. Thanks for your reply.

 

Thanks, taking to dealer tomorrow, I ask the questions. I appreciate the advice!