Thump Felt in Steering Wheel

[csmaan12]

I feel a thump in the steering wheel when I lightly tap the brakes at low speed, basically creeping along under 5mph. If I apply more sudden brake pressure, a thump can be felt in the steering wheel.

Originally thought it was the factory end links in the front, so I replaced them with whiteline end links, but it didn't do much. Most prominent when car has been driven for 10 minutes or so.

Is this just the brake pads sliding in the caliper or, could it be something more serious. It does not do this when slowing down from a higher speed, only sub 10mph.

Taking the car to the dealer for a different issue today, but wanted to see if I should bring this up, or if it's normal.

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[TorqueMan]

I feel a thump in the steering wheel when I lightly tap the brakes at low speed, basically creeping along under 5mph.

Just because you can't feel/hear it at higher speed doesn't mean it isn't happening. Higher speeds can generate enough noise and vibration to mask things you hear at lower speeds.

I'm not saying that's the case with your issue, just suggesting that you should discount the possibility your issue isn't speed related.

 

[csmaan12]

Just because you can't feel/hear it at higher speed doesn't mean it isn't happening. Higher speeds can generate enough noise and vibration to mask things you hear at lower speeds.

I'm not saying that's the case with your issue, just suggesting that you should discount the possibility your issue isn't speed related.

Right you are, I haven’t dismissed it happening at higher speeds but it’s impossible to tell because it feels normal like nothing is wrong. Plus feeling that thump in the steering wheel is pretty prominent, which is weird that it doesn’t happen when slowing down from higher speeds.

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