***** QUICK BRAKES QUESTION *****

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Old Jan 13, 2004 | 06:31 AM
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Default ***** QUICK BRAKES QUESTION *****

Latley when I press on the brakes doing about 65-70 mph on the freeway my steering wheel starts to shake really bad. Anyone know what that could be?

Funny that it only happens when I'm driving fast never while on the street.


I put the car on the a lift and checked the calipers they seem to be fine. (not loose)
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Old Jan 13, 2004 | 06:33 AM
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could be warped rotors, you might need an alignment, your wheels could be out of balance...

do you have aftermarket brakes? is your car dropped and if so, did you align it after you got it dropped? do you have rims and if so, were they mounted/balanced by a reputable shop?
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Old Jan 13, 2004 | 06:39 AM
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Default Re: ***** QUICK BRAKES QUESTION ***** (willymac22)

Two things come to mind, check your tie rod ends for wear, abd you may have warped rotors or both.
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Old Jan 13, 2004 | 07:12 AM
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Nine times out of ten I would say warped rotors.
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Old Jan 13, 2004 | 07:28 AM
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*Thanks guys, I don't know if this helps but:

* Car is not dropped
* 2000 Civic Si Rims
* I mounted and blanaced the wheels myself and rechecked the balance on saturday and they were fine.

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Old Jan 13, 2004 | 08:48 AM
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Sounds like warped rotors...
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