Car in question: 97 Civic EX

Problem: The steering wheel shakes when I am decelerating (braking) from highway speeds. It doesnt do it when Im braking under about 50 mph. Im assuming its the brakes, but would that be the pads or rotors that are worn, or both? The brakes still work good, and they dont squeek or grind. Just want to confirm my hunch before I get some Brembos and new pads. Thanks!

 

It is probably some minimal warpage on your rotors. does not means the pads or disks are worn, simply that the rotors have overheated and started to warp. If you leave them like this, they will get progrssively worse. Take them off and have them resurfaced...

fs

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by filthy_shovel &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It is probably some minimal warpage on your rotors. does not means the pads or disks are worn, simply that the rotors have overheated and started to warp. If you leave them like this, they will get progrssively worse. Take them off and have them resurfaced...

fs</TD></TR></TABLE> yup indeed rotors w no break pads or there low scratching the metal plate down there

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by filthy_shovel &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It is probably some minimal warpage on your rotors. does not means the pads or disks are worn, simply that the rotors have overheated and started to warp. If you leave them like this, they will get progrssively worse. Take them off and have them resurfaced...

fs</TD></TR></TABLE>

this guy nailed it.... your rotors are warped.... just get some brembo blanks and some new pads.

 

does the pedal pulsate too?
(its very little amount and you have to pay attention to it)

 

No, no pedal pulsation as far as I know. I will pay more attention on my way home from work.

 

There's a couple of possibilities but most likely your rotors. If you have your rotors turned or checked and that doesn't do it then check your suspension components for worn parts like upper or lower ball joints, struts/ strut bushings, etc. Even a bad inner jont on your axle could cause a wobble in the wheel.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by h22avid &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">There's a couple of possibilities but most likely your rotors. If you have your rotors turned or checked and that doesn't do it then check your suspension components for worn parts like upper or lower ball joints, struts/ strut bushings, etc. Even a bad inner jont on your axle could cause a wobble in the wheel.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Its interesting you say that. When I had my right front tire in the air the other day to re-install my cold air intake I noticed that the CV boot on the wheel side of the axle wasnt attached to anything. Isnt it supposed to be attached to the inside of the hub?

 

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

Its interesting you say that. When I had my right front tire in the air the other day to re-install my cold air intake I noticed that the CV boot on the wheel side of the axle wasnt attached to anything. Isnt it supposed to be attached to the inside of the hub?</TD></TR></TABLE>

yeah... It is supposed to be attached to the cv joint (bell). If not, dirt and debris will get in there and cause premature failure.

fs

 

I had the same problem with my '00 EX. It was the rotors, so I changed them out to Powerslots with Hawk brake pads. The brakes on these cars are very undersized, and not meant for anything but light duty.

My mom has even warped a pair, so I'd suggest upgrading to a better rotor. It's a little more than OEM, but It'll save you money in the long run. If you have them turned / resurfaced, all you'll be doing is removing mass from an already poor rotor. This will cause the rotors to heat and cool even faster, causing more warpage quicker.

 

my rotors do the samething.... i am pickin up bembro blanks and aem pads :D

 

I think Im gonna drop the cash for some Powerslot slotted rotors and either EBC Greens or Axxis pads. If it still shakes I'll do the axles next.

 

might as well...why go stock when u can upgrade??? damn it broke again (sarcasm) ...i got brembo cross drilled and slotted rotors on my ef9 and i love it...

 

Disks are warped.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by h22avid &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">There's a couple of possibilities but most likely your rotors. If you have your rotors turned or checked and that doesn't do it then check your suspension components for worn parts like upper or lower ball joints, struts/ strut bushings, etc. Even a bad inner jont on your axle could cause a wobble in the wheel.</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

EBC Greens are great. I had them on my old civic and loved them. There was no brake dust produced by them but more importantly they bit down like a mother f***er for street pads