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Old 08-10-2003, 07:43 PM
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I have warped brakes but everything else drivetrain wise is fine. I was thinking the rack-pinion steering "bar" (can't remember the technical term) could be going. What could I use to diagnose this and see exactly what it is, once and for all.
Old 08-10-2003, 07:52 PM
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You have warped brakes, as simple as that.
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rotors are bad
Old 08-10-2003, 07:55 PM
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Thank you much. I wasn't sure but I had to get a second opinion.
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Default Re: What would make the steering wheel shake?? (DxLvr82)

Out-of-balance wheels could do it as well. Also shot tie rod ends.
Old 08-10-2003, 08:49 PM
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warped brakes would shake if u were going 80 then brake, and then it would shake. u can also take it to a shop to get it measured to see if they are warped. tire balance also a prop, most common is out of round tires, cupping, feathering due to alignment prob. tie rod bushing can also be too worn.(at the end of ur rack and pinnion)
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I would have to agree with the top posts. It's your breaks. My accord does the same thing, my pad is slighlyt cracking. Time to change them.
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yup, warped brakes, alignment, balancing, mine did that up until 2 months ago
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tires??
Old 08-10-2003, 11:56 PM
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get new rotors.
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try new brakes... if still like that... im betting tires.
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Wheels need to be balanced. When I bought my hatch the wheel shaked when I was going ove 40 mph. Got the wheels balanced and it went away.
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its either unbalanced tires or warped rotors.

does it shake when you brake only or jus at high speeds (60+)?
if the car/steering wheel only shakes or vibrates when you depress
the brakes then its rotors. if not check tires uneven wear and then
balance them.
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check ur tire pressure too. can't hurt to do simple things before undertaking larger costly tasks.
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