Shaking while braking

[deux1982]

Hey everyone. Maybe this has been asked before...

I have an '09. Does anyone else experience a shakiness/shaking when the car slows down to a stop? Like, you slow down to a stop, then the car starts to shake for a few seconds.

I feel like it doesn't happen to me in neutral, which makes me think it is the transmission.

Sometimes I get a rough/shaky start as well....

[TFCommanderBob]

are the RPM's dipping extremely low when the shakiness occurs?

[Dragon-88]

Mine would shake when I was breaking.. got my rotors resurfaced and it went away.. Not to sure what your problem is...

[gokuandpiccalo]

Originally Posted by TFCommanderBob

are the RPM's dipping extremely low when the shakiness occurs?

My 2009 Corolla CE rpm drops when coming to a stop. It slows to 500ish rpm, shakes a bit, then recovers to low 600rpm range.

Note: This only happens when the car is fully warmed up (i.e. after 20 minutes of driving)

[deux1982]

Originally Posted by TFCommanderBob

are the RPM's dipping extremely low when the shakiness occurs?

No, I don't think they drop unusually low....I mean the car stops normally, its just right at the point of stopping the shaking starts a little.

seems like its always done it...maybe I'm just being overly sensitive.

[magrolla10]

Originally Posted by deux1982

No, I don't think they drop unusually low....I mean the car stops normally, its just right at the point of stopping the shaking starts a little.

seems like its always done it...maybe I'm just being overly sensitive.

I have the same thing. I mentioned it in another thread but I don't remember which one. When I wrote it, someone said it might be a wheel off balance, but I don't think that's it. It bugs me. I notice it more if I rest my right arm in the passenger seat while coming to a stop. It wiggles for a split second before the car stops. My RPM's are fine.

[gokuandpiccalo]

Originally Posted by deux1982

No, I don't think they drop unusually low....I mean the car stops normally, its just right at the point of stopping the shaking starts a little.

seems like its always done it...maybe I'm just being overly sensitive.

Watch the rpm and let us know if it dips

Mine ran fine until after the first oil change/brake vacuum recall, thats when I noticed the slight shudder just before coming to a stop.

[rieds]

do you feel it in the brake pedal or just your body?

[SuperchargedMR2]

I don't notice it but I also have a 5M which is not as hard on the brakes as an auto.

[gokuandpiccalo]

Originally Posted by rieds

do you feel it in the brake pedal or just your body?

I just feel the vibrations in the steering wheel (not the brake pedal)

[magrolla10]

Originally Posted by rieds

do you feel it in the brake pedal or just your body?

I just feel it in the passenger seat and a little in the driver seat. My pedal and steering wheel feel normal.

[rieds]

Originally Posted by gokuandpiccalo

I just feel the vibrations in the steering wheel (not the brake pedal)

that could be warped brake rotors.

[tchiman27]

Is there a fix to this problem? My 09 corolla also shudders occasionally when coming to a stop

[nevermind65]

Usually, if the steering wheel shakes, it is the front rotors. If the pedal shakes or you can feel it in the seat of your pants, then it is the drums.

I've driven 3 Corollas, including my own, that had rear drums warped. The dealer replaced mine 2 times. After they get a little warm, they warp, which might be what you are feeling after you ride the brake for a few seconds (getting off on an exit ramp really did it for me). My buddy didn't even know what it was until I told him.

You could do this, but you have to be careful. When driving down the road, LIGHTLY apply the e-brake FOR A FEW SECONDS! You will feel it. Do not yank the e-brake or you might lock up the rear brakes. 3-5 seconds is all you need.

[SuperchargedMR2]

I've never had this issue but with a 5-speed manual I use my brakes a lot less & slow down by down shifting.