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Old 07-07-2008, 07:38 PM
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My steering wheel shakes while braking

Im pretty sure its my rotors since i just replaced new wheels and tires and i had that same problem even before i did that. So it leaves me with brakes i guess....my only question is am i safe to drive like that i should i replace it as fast as possible... It doesnt shake much and only happens while pressing on the brake lightly at higher speeds... i have about 20 000 miles on the car and its a late 2005... im about to take a long trip and dont really have time to do it but i could if i really have to

what do u guys suggest safe or not ....
Old 07-07-2008, 07:45 PM
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20k miles you could be ready for new pads and a rotor resurfacing to rid the shake~
Acura is well known for the warpmaster rotors they use

Many of us go aftermarket when it replacement time- there are a few excellent choices when you are ready
A brake shop can do an `on-car lathe` to cut the rotors flat and in line with the car
Its fast- you do need new pads afterwards-
Its worth it to get done before a trip- that constant shaking at low brake effort will get worse and can eventually cause lots of other damage!!!

I just found the bolt threads to mount the caliper--- stripped out on a 02 tl with rotor shake
Have to replace the caliper mounting bracket now- the bolts had ripped the threads from the bracket and metal shavings stuck to them---oooops
Old 07-08-2008, 07:56 PM
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I would not be overly concerned about it unless it is a really violent shake. Try braking real hard and see how bad it is. If you do not have any real problems when braking hard you should be fine.
Old 07-08-2008, 08:07 PM
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time for some new rotors...get rid of those crappy OEMs!
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Originally Posted by bmaczo6
I would not be overly concerned about it unless it is a really violent shake. Try braking real hard and see how bad it is. If you do not have any real problems when braking hard you should be fine.
I would tend to disagree.... warped rotors can interfere with the performance of your Anti-Lock brake system.....
Old 07-08-2008, 11:13 PM
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its the brake system. you need new pads and get your rotors resurfaced.

Edit: Don't race on the freeway until you fix the problem. Not that I'm encouraging you to race.
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I have dealt with warped rotors for the past 10K, its not getting bad and the pads worn down. time for replacement, but I suggest that if you do a lot of highway driving that you get them replaced, you can find cheap OEM rotors from acuraoemparts dot com, I got them for around 80 each versus 122 each from the dealer.
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yea, i had the same problem. mine was at 28k miles and i brought it back to dealership had them check on the vibration when brake applies on freeway. they re-surfaced the rotors and replaced new pads under warranty.
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