Vibration in the steering wheel when I hit the brake

Tiny
LAURALEI93
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  • 2010 NISSAN ALTIMA
  • 2.5L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 199,900 MILES
When I am driving and reach past fifty five to seventy mph I start feeling a vibration in the steering wheel when I hit the brake I think the rotors are gone
Monday, February 19th, 2018 AT 2:22 PM

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Tiny
DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

Here is the information you requested. Yes, It's possible from the brake pads are worn, glazed, or overheated and have warped the brake rotors. This is a tutorial showing what is involved on how to change front brake pads and brake rotors:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads-and-rotors-fwd

I've attached picture steps below on how to change the front brake pads and rotors on your car. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
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