How do I make my suspension feel new?

Here are 4 ways you can improve the ride quality of your car:

Avoid bigger wheels if you want a smoother ride. As a general rule, bigger wheels result in a rougher ride.
Choose the right tires. Not all tires are created equal.
Change your suspension parts.
Make sure your car is the right height.

Why does my brake rotor stop when I start the car?

The grinding stops when breaks are pressed. Braking perfromance appears to be perfectly fine. So thinking maybe it could be the plate on the back of the rotor rubbing against something I inspected it and made it wasn’t making contact. I started to spin the rotor freely to listen for grinding noise and it was still there.

When to replace front struts and supporting shocks?

In all truth, the life-span of struts and supporting shocks will depend greatly on the driving conditions and patterns. Those who drive on city roads and highways frequently might experience longer-lasting struts than those living on country roads. The best answer for this question is to follow 3 general rules of thumb:

What causes a car’s front strut to wear out?

Although the top and bottom of the strut are attached to solid automotive components that do not move, the strut itself moves up and down frequently. This continual motion eventually causes them to wear out or for internal components of the struts to become damaged.

Why does my car make a grinding noise when I brake?

Q: Horrible grinding sound after recently replaced front and back brakes and rotors. My husband replaced our front and rear brake pads and rotors a couple of months ago. After the replacement there has been such a horrible grinding noise any time we brake, especially when we brake gradually.

When to replace front struts on your car?

If you notice that the vehicle steering is sluggish, or not as responsive to input as usual, it is typically a warning sign of damaged or worn out struts. 2. Steering performance is stiff. This symptom is different than steering response.

When to replace the rotor on your steering wheel?

If the rotor is worn down badly that it is about to touch the bottom plate, it is the best time to replace the rotor. If your steering wheel shakes even at low speed, there is a high possibility that the problem is in the suspension system. The probable cause could be either any of the suspension parts has become loose or worn out.

Why does my steering wheel shake when I step on the brake?

If you notice sudden pulsing in the brake pedal and slight shaking in the steering wheel, the warped rotor could be the culprit. When you step on the brake pedal and the brake pads press down on the rotors, the rotors become extremely hot that causes the rotors to become worn over time.