On Jul 6, 6:31 pm, jim beam <spamvor...@bad.example.net> wrote:
> 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.

The brake is sticking, I came home today and my rotor was glowing
red.. smoking... etc.
When it gets hot I suppose it warps causing intense shake... and it
worsens the longer I drive.