I have an '04 Forester XT with 90k miles. I bought it last summer with 80k. I recently replaced the tires and ever since then, sometimes there is a shudder when braking. It seems random and at times can be enough to make the steering wheel shake pretty violently.
The car has a slight alignment problem, pulling just a bit to the right. I'm thinking this may be related, if the previous tires were worn funny because of the alignment, maybe the rotors would have worn funny as well? Or, if discount tire didn't torque the lugs correctly, is it possible that could cause it?
I was thinking I'd replace the rotors/pads up front and make sure to torque the lugs correctly to start, and I'll check the wheel bearings while it's up. How do you know if you need new rotors? Should I do the rears as well?
What else should I consider?
The car has a slight alignment problem, pulling just a bit to the right. I'm thinking this may be related, if the previous tires were worn funny because of the alignment, maybe the rotors would have worn funny as well? Or, if discount tire didn't torque the lugs correctly, is it possible that could cause it?
I was thinking I'd replace the rotors/pads up front and make sure to torque the lugs correctly to start, and I'll check the wheel bearings while it's up. How do you know if you need new rotors? Should I do the rears as well?
What else should I consider?