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92 Civic brake dragging/front end shake

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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 11:25 AM
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Default 92 Civic brake dragging/front end shake

I haven't changed anything on the car at all. It is a stock 92 Civic LX 5 speed. Everything has been fine until the last few weeks. It starts after a few minutes on the highway, I feel a light vibration from the front end, and pressing the brake makes the vibration worse and felt through the brake pedal, steering wheel and basically the whole car. When coming to a stop, if I put it in neutral and coast the last few mph, I can feel the brakes dragging a little bit.

Letting the car sit for a few mins (like 5 mins) causes it to go away. No parts have been changed at all. A few months ago (about 3 months) the brake light came on when I was making a turn and the first thing I checked was the fluid and it was at the 'add' line. I added the correct fluid and nothing else happened. The car has been driven like 3000 miles since then without incident until now.

Any ideas? Most things I found when searching were related to part installs and not popping up like this..
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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 01:35 PM
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Default Re: 92 Civic brake dragging/front end shake

when was the last time the brakes have been changed?? rotors maybe warped.
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 07:24 AM
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I'm leaning toward rotors or caliper issues but it's odd that it only does if after being on the highway and not any other times
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 09:54 AM
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possibly cause being on the highway allows them to actually heat up more than jus a normal 10 min drive in town? i would get it up in the air and just inspect the brakes. look at the pads. if they need replaced thats what i would go with. new brakes new rotors. or if the rotors are able to be turned at a local automotive store.
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