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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 08:38 AM
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I have a 1993 honda accord ex 4dr. I recently replaced both front rotors and pads, upper and lower ball joints, and tierod ends on both sides as well as both wheel bearings and a front end alignment. Lately i have had a problem while i am braking. The steering wheel shakes and the car pulls left. I replaced the right caliper yesterday and it is still doing it. Looked at the left caliper today and it looks to be seized up. Is that my problem or is one of my rotors warped already. The driver side pads are worn 1/16th " uneven. Is that the caliper seized up or warped rotor? All help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!!

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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by mkrieger500
I have a 1993 honda accord ex 4dr. I recently replaced both front rotors and pads, upper and lower ball joints, and tierod ends on both sides as well as both wheel bearings and a front end alignment. Lately i have had a problem while i am braking. The steering wheel shakes and the car pulls left. I replaced the right caliper yesterday and it is still doing it. Looked at the left caliper today and it looks to be seized up. Is that my problem or is one of my rotors warped already. The driver side pads are worn 1/16th " uneven. Is that the caliper seized up or warped rotor? All help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!!
Get the front wheels up off the ground and with the tranny in neutral; hand spin each wheel. They should both rotate without any drag what-so-ever.
More than likely when the calipers were retracted for the rotor/pad replacement; the piston may have siezed against some rust when it was repositioned.
the constant drag from the siezed caliper may have overheated your new rotor.
I would suggest having the caliper issue addressed and have the rotor reground / remachined on the car.

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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 01:32 PM
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Thanks for the info. My dad and I measured the rotors with a dail indicator and they weren't warped. Thank god! That car was a pain to put new rotors on. I just got a new caliper for the driver side and am going to replace it tomorrow. Thanks for the response. I will fill you in on how it goes. Thanks again!
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