Brake Pulsation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Brake Pulsation

Step	Action	Yes	No
DEFINITION: Fluctuation or pulsation is felt through the brake pedal, steering wheel, seat, floor, and/or in the vehicle ONLY when braking.
1	Were you sent here from the Hydraulic Brake Symptom table?	Go to Step 2	Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Hydraulic Brakes
2	Inspect the disc brake system for the following conditions. Excessive thickness variation of rotor friction surfaces Excessive assembled lateral runout (LRO) of rotor friction surfaces Hard spots, heat checks, blueing discoloration of rotor friction surfaces; possibly due to brake drag Excessive corrosion of rotor friction surfaces; including red, gray or black oxidation Loose, damaged or missing caliper or lining hardware Bent or damaged caliper or mounting component Excessive LRO of wheel hub/axle flange; due to damage and/or loose or excessively worn bearings Adjust, repair or replace components as necessary. Refer to Disc Brake System Diagnosis . Did you find and correct a condition?	Go to Step 4	Go to Step 3
3	Inspect the drum brake system, if equipped, for the following conditions. Out of round or damaged drum Excessive radial runout of drum friction surface Hard spots, heat checks, blueing discoloration of drum friction surface; possibly due to brake drag Bent or damaged drum Excessive radial runout of wheel hub/axle flange; due to damage and/or loose or excessively worn bearings Adjust, repair or replace components as necessary. Refer to Drum Brake System Diagnosis . Did you find and correct a condition?	Go to Step 4	Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Hydraulic Brakes
4	Install or connect components that were removed or disconnected during diagnosis. Road test the vehicle in order to confirm proper operation. Refer to Brake System Vehicle Road Test . Is the condition still present?	Go to Step 2	System OK