If the car drives normally at all speeds then your tires and balance are good. If your steering wheel shakes at high speeds while you are braking then your front rotors are warped. If it your feel the shake in the pedal or seat then your rear drums/rotors are warped. Most balance issues only occur at certain speeds +40. if you get a shake at lower speeds i would suspect a bad tire or a bent rim.
It sounds like you may have more than one problem here. First I would investigate Front End Alignment and ALL Steering/Suspension components for excessive wear and/or looseness. Second I would Inspect the Brake Rotors and Pads for uneven wear. Third I would check the Tires for uneven wear and balance. Many things can cause these symptoms: Worn out Ball Joints, defective Shock Absorbers/Struts. Worn out Tie Rod Ends, Idler Arm, even the Steering Gear Box can be part of the problem. Brake Rotors and Tires can be out of Balance with either one causing the problem over 60 MPH. I strongly suggest having your vehicle inspected by an ASE Certified Front End and Brake specialist immediately. It is very dangerous to drive a vehicle with these symptoms.
Poss 2 items check your front tires could be out of balance or u may need a front end alighment
SOURCE: the front end shakes when i hit the brakes when i
you might wana get the rotors and the tie rods checked. if your rotors need to be turned or replaced it can cause the shaking. the same goes for the tie rods. usually the outer tie rods get damaged after hitting bumps or pot holes at great speeds and cause the tie rod to create a small space between the inner and outer tie rod .
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