85miles wrote:
> Lately when driving down the highway I been noticing a significant
> amount of wheel shake. This happens about 1 or 2 times during about a
> 30 minute trip, lasting about 5 minutes each time. I thought it was
> my bushings or tie rod, but turned out to be my brake on the left
> front was not releasing properly, causing my rotor to overheat and
> then warp and shake the wheel.
>
> I heard it could be a Collapsed brake hose, or the caliper needs to be
> replaced.
>
> I looked at it myself and felt the hoses, they seem to be fine to me,
> but I'm no mechanic.
>
> Has anyone had a similar problem? What can I do to fix this?
>
> I really don't want to buy a new caliper, they don't come cheap for
> Honda's.
>
> -- Something to add..... the other day when coming into town, from the
> highway.... the first set of lights... my brake pedal sunk almost to
> the floor. Could this whole problem just be air in my brake lines?
>
> Any help is greatly appreciated.
>
you need to find a competent mechanic - whoever told you that stuff
about sticking brakes causing wheel shake was blowing smoke. collapsed
brake line is also utter rubbish.

1. get the wheel balanced properly.
2. check for work/damaged ball joints & bushings.
3. ensure shock is not blown.
4. service brakes using honda parts.
5. replace master cylinder - that's why the pedal is sinking.