Steering wheel shakes when decelerating.....
03-10-2004, 10:22 AM
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Steering wheel shakes when decelerating.....
Car in question: 97 Civic EX
Problem: The steering wheel shakes when I am decelerating (braking) from highway speeds. It doesnt do it when Im braking under about 50 mph. Im assuming its the brakes, but would that be the pads or rotors that are worn, or both? The brakes still work good, and they dont squeek or grind. Just want to confirm my hunch before I get some Brembos and new pads. Thanks!
Problem: The steering wheel shakes when I am decelerating (braking) from highway speeds. It doesnt do it when Im braking under about 50 mph. Im assuming its the brakes, but would that be the pads or rotors that are worn, or both? The brakes still work good, and they dont squeek or grind. Just want to confirm my hunch before I get some Brembos and new pads. Thanks!
03-10-2004, 10:35 AM
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Re: Steering wheel shakes when decelerating..... (Rydaddy)
It is probably some minimal warpage on your rotors. does not means the pads or disks are worn, simply that the rotors have overheated and started to warp. If you leave them like this, they will get progrssively worse. Take them off and have them resurfaced...
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03-10-2004, 10:37 AM
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Re: Steering wheel shakes when decelerating..... (filthy_shovel)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by filthy_shovel »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It is probably some minimal warpage on your rotors. does not means the pads or disks are worn, simply that the rotors have overheated and started to warp. If you leave them like this, they will get progrssively worse. Take them off and have them resurfaced...
fs</TD></TR></TABLE> yup indeed rotors w no break pads or there low scratching the metal plate down there
fs</TD></TR></TABLE> yup indeed rotors w no break pads or there low scratching the metal plate down there
03-10-2004, 10:39 AM
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Re: Steering wheel shakes when decelerating..... (filthy_shovel)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by filthy_shovel »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It is probably some minimal warpage on your rotors. does not means the pads or disks are worn, simply that the rotors have overheated and started to warp. If you leave them like this, they will get progrssively worse. Take them off and have them resurfaced...
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this guy nailed it.... your rotors are warped.... just get some brembo blanks and some new pads.
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this guy nailed it.... your rotors are warped.... just get some brembo blanks and some new pads.
03-10-2004, 11:47 AM
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There's a couple of possibilities but most likely your rotors. If you have your rotors turned or checked and that doesn't do it then check your suspension components for worn parts like upper or lower ball joints, struts/ strut bushings, etc. Even a bad inner jont on your axle could cause a wobble in the wheel.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by h22avid »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">There's a couple of possibilities but most likely your rotors. If you have your rotors turned or checked and that doesn't do it then check your suspension components for worn parts like upper or lower ball joints, struts/ strut bushings, etc. Even a bad inner jont on your axle could cause a wobble in the wheel.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Its interesting you say that. When I had my right front tire in the air the other day to re-install my cold air intake I noticed that the CV boot on the wheel side of the axle wasnt attached to anything. Isnt it supposed to be attached to the inside of the hub?
Its interesting you say that. When I had my right front tire in the air the other day to re-install my cold air intake I noticed that the CV boot on the wheel side of the axle wasnt attached to anything. Isnt it supposed to be attached to the inside of the hub?
03-10-2004, 12:57 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Rydaddy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Its interesting you say that. When I had my right front tire in the air the other day to re-install my cold air intake I noticed that the CV boot on the wheel side of the axle wasnt attached to anything. Isnt it supposed to be attached to the inside of the hub?</TD></TR></TABLE>
yeah... It is supposed to be attached to the cv joint (bell). If not, dirt and debris will get in there and cause premature failure.
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Its interesting you say that. When I had my right front tire in the air the other day to re-install my cold air intake I noticed that the CV boot on the wheel side of the axle wasnt attached to anything. Isnt it supposed to be attached to the inside of the hub?</TD></TR></TABLE>
yeah... It is supposed to be attached to the cv joint (bell). If not, dirt and debris will get in there and cause premature failure.
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Re: Steering wheel shakes when decelerating..... (Rydaddy)
I had the same problem with my '00 EX. It was the rotors, so I changed them out to Powerslots with Hawk brake pads. The brakes on these cars are very undersized, and not meant for anything but light duty.
My mom has even warped a pair, so I'd suggest upgrading to a better rotor. It's a little more than OEM, but It'll save you money in the long run. If you have them turned / resurfaced, all you'll be doing is removing mass from an already poor rotor. This will cause the rotors to heat and cool even faster, causing more warpage quicker.
My mom has even warped a pair, so I'd suggest upgrading to a better rotor. It's a little more than OEM, but It'll save you money in the long run. If you have them turned / resurfaced, all you'll be doing is removing mass from an already poor rotor. This will cause the rotors to heat and cool even faster, causing more warpage quicker.
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Re: Steering wheel shakes when decelerating..... (cxjon)
I think Im gonna drop the cash for some Powerslot slotted rotors and either EBC Greens or Axxis pads. If it still shakes I'll do the axles next.
03-10-2004, 03:09 PM
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might as well...why go stock when u can upgrade??? damn it broke again (sarcasm) ...i got brembo cross drilled and slotted rotors on my ef9 and i love it...
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Re: (h22avid)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by h22avid »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">There's a couple of possibilities but most likely your rotors. If you have your rotors turned or checked and that doesn't do it then check your suspension components for worn parts like upper or lower ball joints, struts/ strut bushings, etc. Even a bad inner jont on your axle could cause a wobble in the wheel.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Re: Steering wheel shakes when decelerating..... (Rydaddy)
EBC Greens are great. I had them on my old civic and loved them. There was no brake dust produced by them but more importantly they bit down like a mother f***er for street pads
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