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Old 07 Jul 2007, 06:43 am
aynrand101
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Default Re: Brake Caliper sticking, not releasing properly causing wheel shake. What can I do? Help appreciated!

On Jul 6, 1:12 pm, 85miles <85mi...@gmail.com> 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.


I had the same problem. The Honda mechanic properly diagnosed the
problem as being the rack and pinion was loose. Luckily it was
adjustable, and he straightened it out. Now no more shaking. The front
left brake was engaged everytime the rack and pinion steering was
vibrating. Problem solved!

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