96 Accord EX sedan 4 dr - steering wheel shaking / warped rotors
Dear Honda experts.
My Accord has 58k miles on it. Last year I had the front brakes pads
replaced. I had my local mechanic put in the Raybestos Quiet
stop(Ceramic pads), which I bought from Kragen Auto parts. Four months
later the steering wheel started shaking. Most of the mechanics told
me the problem is warped rotors and I should have had them machined
when I changed the pads. Well the solution sugested was turning the
rotors. I beleive they took off .4mm from both sides(.8 mm total, I
hope I am correct)- done by the Midas shop. The problem was fixed and
I was happy. Ten months later the steering wheel is shaking again.
After taking to all kinds of mechanics and shops I have gotten the
answers from rear brake adjustment problems, to brake pads too hard,
to tightened lug nuts, to worn out rotors, to suspension etc etc.
Kragen guys deny that the brake pads are bad and honda guys think it
otherwise.
Would any one have any idea what is going on, and what my course of
action should be. Most of the honda service shops want to replace or
machine my rotors and definitely change the brake pads to original
honda pads. Also I would like to know what the limits are for
machining front rotors. The car itself is in very good condition and
well serviced. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks
Raj
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