Honda Accord (1990 - 2002) Includes 1997 - 1999 Acura CL

Front shimmy and shudder when breaking

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 10, 2002 | 04:21 AM
  #1  
rscawley's Avatar
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
From: Northbrook, IL, USA
Default Front shimmy and shudder when breaking

OKAY, here is the low down: 1990 Accord LX 4dr, 100,213 miles. Babied.

1. I had the rotors replaced about a year ago. Prior to that, the whole front suspension.
2. I purchased new tires 6 months ago. This amplified the shudder. Tires are 205's
3. I replaced the Drive Axles and a CV joint. Shudder diminished, but not completely gone.
4. I just had the front breakpads replaced. Shudder is more pronounced.

Wouldn't they have noticed a warped rotor(s)? Suggestions?
Scott
Reply
Old Oct 14, 2002 | 01:32 PM
  #2  
EuRoBrO's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 532
Likes: 0
From: Palm Bay, Florida, USA
Default Re: Front shimmy and shudder when breaking (rscawley)

Have you considered having the front Bushings checked, or just out of curiousity do you have a broken stud or missing a lug nut because those two things can cause vibration when braking.
Reply
Old Oct 14, 2002 | 03:00 PM
  #3  
Chiovnidca's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 7,574
Likes: 6
From: Cincinnati,, Oh
Default Re: Front shimmy and shudder when breaking (rscawley)


Wouldn't they have noticed a warped rotor(s)? Suggestions?
Did they check the rotors for excessive runout?
Reply
Old Oct 14, 2002 | 03:17 PM
  #4  
urbanlegend21's Avatar
New User
 
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 4,569
Likes: 0
Default Re: Front shimmy and shudder when breaking (Chiovnidca)

yes they would have noticed worn rotors, and no they are not warped

remember as the change pads/rotors they loosen and tighten different aspects of the front suspension, tighten this here and there

sounds like front wheel bearing, tie-rod end, contorl arm bushings, radius arm bushings, etc.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
scubacamper
Honda Minivans, Crossovers, and Trucks
1
Oct 23, 2016 06:13 PM
90AccordEX4Dr
Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
5
Sep 8, 2003 07:02 PM
Inigo Montoya
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
7
Aug 11, 2003 08:45 PM
riceball777
Acura Integra
22
Jul 22, 2003 03:49 PM
89sir-9
Tech / Misc
7
Jan 14, 2002 10:05 PM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 12:09 PM.