Question: what does it mean when your car jerks when you break?
Answer: Unsurprisingly, a car jerks when braking if there's a problem with the brakes. Typically, brakes will squeal, squeak or grind, particularly with warped rotors. ... If that's the case, use a brake bleeder kit to bleed the brakes. You may also need to replace brake pads and replace or resurface worn rotors.