I have a 1993 Civic sedan and when you apply the brakes the front wheels scimmy it feels like the rotors are warped? The brakes grab and then don't grab as much the grab more again. I recently replace the pads and had the rotoras turned and then this started happening after about a month of driving any suggestions? i have check tire pressure that is not the problem.

Thanks

 

You did the brake work or had it done ?

 

make sure everything is bolted up properly and the caliper is in working order. Basicly just take the wheel off and look to see if you can find any problems first.

 

Yeah, make sure the caliper mount bolts are tight and there isnt any obvious bad wear spots on the rotors/pads.

 

I have check everthing and it's all tight! Could the rotors warp?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr.Speed &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have check everthing and it's all tight! Could the rotors warp?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yes, rotors warp. Have your brakes checked by a shop---Midas and others do the check for FREE. What you are describing could be a few things (lines, hydraulic cylinder, rotors, etc.)---so make sure you have pros check it out in person, not over the net.

 

I have always heard that overtightening your lug nuts will warp your rotors. It is always good to make sure they are torqued properly.

Joe

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by turq93t &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have always heard that overtightening your lug nuts will warp your rotors. It is always good to make sure they are torqued properly.

Joe</TD></TR></TABLE>

Really? I wonder if thats why my brakes are warped? I need to buy a torque wrench.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JohnnyWash1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Yes, rotors warp. Have your brakes checked by a shop---Midas and others do the check for FREE. What you are describing could be a few things (lines, hydraulic cylinder, rotors, etc.)---so make sure you have pros check it out in person, not over the net.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Rotors are most likely warped. When you put new rotors on or freshly turned you cant drive them hard or they will warp.
This happened to me too.