can a bad brake caliper cause vibration while driving?
318223
Brake calipers stuck in the on position can cause brake rotors to warp as a result of excessive heat. If this occurs, you may also smell a burning odor. Unbalanced or Damaged Wheels – Around 45 MPH, you may feel a vibration through the steering wheel. As you increase in speed, the vibration will intensify.
244724
If you use it with one brake light out you may be issued with a vehicle defect notice by police. This will specify when the vehicle can't be driven.
1216660
First, the brake pads are attached to what are essentially metal clamps -- which will begin grinding against the rotor. This can cause the rotor to warp or break. Second, the lack of brake pads means the heat from the friction won't disperse correctly, which could cause the whole braking system to overheat and fail.
909268
Brake rotors don't warp; they wear unevenly On the face of it, there would be no reason for the rotor to wear unevenly since under normal braking, the brake caliper applies an even and consistent clamping force over the entire rotor / pad contact area as the rotor rotates.
583802
A lot of brake pads have metal fibers in them. If there's an area on the pad where the metal fibers are too close to one another, this can cause squeaking. The pad will typically wear past this point, and then the squeaking will go away. Panic stopping can leave a glossy finish on the brake pad.
1428586
If your Brake Warning Light comes on, you should take notice and contact your mechanic immediately. Brakes are the most important safety feature on your vehicle, so you should not drive your car if your brakes are not working properly. ... If the brakes are leaking, you will not be able to stop the car.
69387
In actuality, driving with faulty absorbers can be extremely dangerous. Any bump can throw the car off balance, sending it out of control. Going over railroad trails, potholes or even speed bumps can easily cause a car accident. If a shock absorber is leaking, it is faulty and should be replaced immediately.
761639
Sometimes the concern is warranted, as the brakes are going bad. Other times, however, there may be nothing wrong at all. Some brake noise is considered normal. ... The metal rotor that the brake pads squeeze together can sometimes vibrate, causing a squeaking noise.
167184
Scored brake discs This noise is caused by two metal pieces grinding together when braking. ... Unsurprisingly metal on metal doesn't stop you very well when compared to metal and rubber. Ignoring these warning signs is dangerous, not just for you but other road users as well.
884084
In fact ,wheel spacers in themselves don't cause vibration,they are just increasing the cars sensitivity to a pre-existing problem. ... Sometimes wheel weights get knocked off or lost when pulling wheels on/off the car. 2. If the wheels were out of balance, the spacers would magnify the effect.
181981
['Inconsistent brake pedal feel. If the rear brakes are drum brakes, the driver may feel vibrations under braking. ... ', 'Hand brake feels loose. If the hand brake requires a hard yank to keep the car from rolling off, chances are the brake shoes need replacing. ... ', 'Scraping noise while braking.']
926839
A brake rotor is attached to each wheel on the car. ... Aggressive braking can also wear the rotors down, as can certain types of brake pads. And failure to replace the pads at the right time can cause the metal backing plates on the brake pads to contact the rotors and create grooves or gouges.
489316
No, you can't drive a car with broken rotors and no brake pads. The car is a mass of one or more tons of moving metal and the only thing that gets it to a standstill are intact rotors and pads. If there are no brake pads, there is nothing that will create enough friction to slow down the car.
1318630
No, you can't drive a car with broken rotors and no brake pads. ... If there are no brake pads, there is nothing that will create enough friction to slow down the car. If the rotors are actually broken, then operating the brakes will most probably tear off the caliper assembly and cause massive damage.
704369
The rotors are probably warped, the pads are fried, the brake fluid is now burnt (yes brake fluid can get toasted, and it does cause negative effects,) the boot in the caliper will probably start leaking, and this much heat can even damage the rear wheel bearings.
1000695
Pay attention to what you feel while driving. One of the most common indicators of worn out brake rotors is rattling, wobbling, or shaking while braking. These vibrations are normally felt through your foot as you apply the brakes, and it is usually indicative of brake rotors that have become warped.
623682
So the short answer is YES, a sticking caliper could cause the ABS/Traction Control lights to come on.