Punto Vibrates After Applying Brakes


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Hi TAIans,

I got the first real issue of my Punto. When I applied breaks yesterday, suddenly the steering wheel vibrated a lot and felt as if the whole car vibrates. I am sure that I have not applied the break so hard. However, after around 1 hr, the breaks behaved normal. I am not sure quite what happened there.[surprise] I found another problem with my right ORVM. It is creating a sound while the vehicle in running condition as if something vibrates and this is other than the breaking issue.

Please help guys.

Thanks in Advance
 
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Maybe you need to get the wheel balancing and alignment done for your car as this vibration generally happens when the balancing is not right.
Regarding the ORVM , firstly is the mirror electronic type or manual?nd if it is electronic is it operational coz if it is not working then u might get the noise out of the motor in the mirror which has pin which could be broken creating the noise.Note: these were my personal opinions as I am a owner of Punto since 3 yrs now nd have a petrol nd diesel both.
Hi TAIans,

I got the first real issue of my Punto. When I applied breaks yesterday, suddenly the steering wheel vibrated a lot and felt as if the whole car vibrates. I am sure that I have not applied the break so hard. However, after around 1 hr, the breaks behaved normal. I am not sure quite what happened there.[surprise] I found another problem with my right ORVM. It is creating a sound while the vehicle in running condition as if something vibrates and this is other than the breaking issue.

Please help guys.

Thanks in Advance
 
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Re: Punto Vibrates After Applying Break

happened to me too few days back... whole car shudders. its really scary. anyways i gave my car for servicing right after that and they changed brake pads. [;)]
 
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Re: Punto Vibrates After Applying Break

@ SOOZ, check get the alignment, balancing and wheel rotation (if needed) from a specialist tyre professionals. Please avoid TASS for this work. Also, as type-r rightly pointed out, check the condition of break pad as well.
 
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Re: Punto Vibrates After Applying Break

@SOOZ_PUNTO: Do you have ABS in your Punto? If yes then hitting brakes makes your steering wobble a bit. This means ABS is working. If your car dont have ABS, then it is surely something else.
 
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Re: Punto Vibrates After Applying Break

My 5 yrs old Santro had the same issue last month. The culprit was worn out brake pad. The same were changed & now the issue is resolved. When was the last time you had changed the break pad?
 
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Re: Punto Vibrates After Applying Break

Get the front brake rotors replaced under warranty, its the problem of front brake rotors uneven wearing out.
I am damn sure.
 
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Re: Punto Vibrates After Applying Break

Hi Guys,

I have been to KHT service center today for the check up. The service person went with me for a ride and confirmed that my break Pad and break disc is gone. I have replace it and it will cost me around 6K [cry].
He also mentioned that if the vehicle is not moving frequently like atleast 3 to 4 days a week for a long period, break pads will go sooner. They have given the appointment on 5th April.

Is 6K is what it should cost me?

You all are Spot on for identifying the issue. Thank you
 
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Re: Punto Vibrates After Applying Break

Oh !! That is really bad to know sooz, I think your car is out of warranty already, how many km you have completed so far.
He also mentioned that if the vehicle is not moving frequently like atleast 3 to 4 days a week for a long period, break pads will go sooner
This is a news to me[surprise], friends is that true, can some body throw some light on this, as I need to be careful about this as I do not use my car for a week when I am travelling
 
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Re: Punto Vibrates After Applying Break

Oh !! That is really bad to know sooz, I think your car is out of warranty already, how many km you have completed so far.


This is a news to me[surprise], friends is that true, can some body throw some light on this, as I need to be careful about this as I do not use my car for a week when I am travelling
yes Gurrala, that is a shock to me too. The service guy told me that some liquid harms the break pad if it is not used for a long period of time.

Now on the warranty part, upto how long i can claim the warranty? I have completed 9860 KMs so far.
 
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Re: Punto Vibrates After Applying Break

Sooz

I hope you are still under warranty, please check your warranty terms and you may get those replaced free of cost
 
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Brake pads are wear and tear items, not covered under warranty. Please get your car checked from some mechanic outside as well just get insight of really what is the issue.
 
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The service person went with me for a ride and confirmed that my break Pad and break disc is gone
I have come across brake pads getting worne out pre maturely in few cases due to various reasons. But break disks, no way. @9.8 k kms is way too less for this. Dont buy the service centre argument. Push for warranty replacement. Contact Mr.Suresh (Service GM at KHT) or if need be Mr Adit (KHT head). They will help you out.

Now on the warranty part, upto how long i can claim the warranty?
Including Extended warranty, it should be 4 years. So, please dont agree to pay from you pocket for break disks. Push for the claim.
 
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