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ghostuss · 05-03-2005, 03:32 PM

This is for a friend's 94 Accord. He told me his car does this sometimes(like 1 in 4 times) when he steps on the brake (even a little bit) on highway, his steering shakes violently. He just had new pads just recently but didn't have a rotor change for awhile. I am suspecting it needs new rotor. Or might be powersteering problem. If you guys have better input, please post here.

Ritz S14 · 05-03-2005, 04:03 PM

The rotors in those cars are pressed, and it wont be a fun job. If you're driving above 50mph, they should shake all the time, not 1 in 4 times. You could have them turned with an on car lathe, but who knows how long the rotors will last after being turned.

Warped rotors, steering and front end will shake. If it has been in an accident, you may need a front end alignment.

Yoshi · 05-03-2005, 04:35 PM

a friend of mine has one of those, apparently the rotors are undersized for the car to begin with, and they are prone to overheat/warpage

My friend and his wife went thru 3 sets of rotors in a year once, the car was sold shortly thereafter, they got a WRX and have been happy since

Inland180 · 05-03-2005, 05:32 PM

resurface rotors or just buy new ones!

ghostuss · 05-03-2005, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Smog Tech

The rotors in those cars are pressed, and it wont be a fun job. If you're driving above 50mph, they should shake all the time, not 1 in 4 times. You could have them turned with an on car lathe, but who knows how long the rotors will last after being turned.

Warped rotors, steering and front end will shake. If it has been in an accident, you may need a front end alignment.

I have never serviced an Accord before. You said it's hard to remove the Rotor. Exactly what kind of a job I am gonna be looking at? I think I am gonna get new rotor for my friend. Of course he has to pay for the rotor. I am just trying to help some poor college friends out.

s13gonwild · 05-03-2005, 10:31 PM

rotors are warped, dont bother resurfacing, it wont fix it get new ones.

AllenRPS13 · 05-04-2005, 12:20 AM

mostly rotor problem, just change it

Ritz S14 · 05-04-2005, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghostuss

I have never serviced an Accord before. You said it's hard to remove the Rotor. Exactly what kind of a job I am gonna be looking at? I think I am gonna get new rotor for my friend. Of course he has to pay for the rotor. I am just trying to help some poor college friends out.

The rotors aren't like most cars, where you remove the caliper and the rotor will slide out. For some Hondas, You'll need to remove the front hubs and press the rotors out. I don't remember the exact process, since it's been while I last worked on one.

ghostuss · 05-04-2005, 11:28 PM

Can anyone shoot me up with a link to the process? I am almost entirely sure his rotor is gonna be one of those pressed out kind, where you removie the entire hub. It's gonna be a pain in the ass to do it, and having some kind of guide would be so much easier.

infinitexsound · 05-05-2005, 01:34 AM

warped rotor, i had that problem.. switched to z32 problem fixed... u might want to ask this question at honda-tech... theyll give u the directions..

ghostuss · 05-05-2005, 01:55 PM

ok I know it's warpped rotor now. BUT how do I replace the accord rotor (the press in type)? I have only done 240sx/300zx rotors which is really ez to remove.

05-03-2005, 03:32 PM	#1
ghostuss Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego/San Francisco Age: 38 Posts: 1,337 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Brake on HIghway = violent shake This is for a friend's 94 Accord. He told me his car does this sometimes(like 1 in 4 times) when he steps on the brake (even a little bit) on highway, his steering shakes violently. He just had new pads just recently but didn't have a rotor change for awhile. I am suspecting it needs new rotor. Or might be powersteering problem. If you guys have better input, please post here. __________________ 96 all suspension s14 SOLD 90 s13 coupe - SOLD Currently rocking 2002 BMW M3 w/ custom suspension. ButtonWillow, CA entire circuit drift/grip event by shock drifting spot for sale. Take over my spot for $150 only.

05-03-2005, 04:35 PM	#3
Yoshi Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Washington Age: 47 Posts: 3,003 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: Yoshi Feedback Score: 1 reviews	a friend of mine has one of those, apparently the rotors are undersized for the car to begin with, and they are prone to overheat/warpage My friend and his wife went thru 3 sets of rotors in a year once, the car was sold shortly thereafter, they got a WRX and have been happy since __________________ www.360realms.com/S13-S15

05-03-2005, 05:32 PM	#4
Inland180 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southern Cali Posts: 1,763 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	resurface rotors or just buy new ones! __________________ PTE6262 Full-Race Twin Scroll FTW! Feedback LINK

05-04-2005, 12:20 AM	#7
AllenRPS13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bay Area (East Bay) Age: 40 Posts: 1,294 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	mostly rotor problem, just change it __________________ ~小アレンのリベリオン~ いくせ, 勝負た! 轟こう, オレのKRMS13!!! オレの得意技！蹴り進入！角度の少ないドリフト！

05-04-2005, 11:28 PM	#9
ghostuss Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego/San Francisco Age: 38 Posts: 1,337 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Can anyone shoot me up with a link to the process? I am almost entirely sure his rotor is gonna be one of those pressed out kind, where you removie the entire hub. It's gonna be a pain in the ass to do it, and having some kind of guide would be so much easier. __________________ 96 all suspension s14 SOLD 90 s13 coupe - SOLD Currently rocking 2002 BMW M3 w/ custom suspension. ButtonWillow, CA entire circuit drift/grip event by shock drifting spot for sale. Take over my spot for $150 only.

05-03-2005, 04:03 PM	#2
Ritz S14 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: C A L I F O R N I A Age: 42 Posts: 3,586 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The rotors in those cars are pressed, and it wont be a fun job. If you're driving above 50mph, they should shake all the time, not 1 in 4 times. You could have them turned with an on car lathe, but who knows how long the rotors will last after being turned. Warped rotors, steering and front end will shake. If it has been in an accident, you may need a front end alignment.

05-03-2005, 10:31 PM	#6
s13gonwild BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: cali Posts: 466 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	rotors are warped, dont bother resurfacing, it wont fix it get new ones.

05-05-2005, 01:34 AM	#10
infinitexsound Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: INtraweb Age: 41 Posts: 3,522 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	warped rotor, i had that problem.. switched to z32 problem fixed... u might want to ask this question at honda-tech... theyll give u the directions.. __________________ S14 TrackSlut coming to a raceway near you... 510 TimeAttack on its way...

05-05-2005, 01:55 PM	#11
ghostuss Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego/San Francisco Age: 38 Posts: 1,337 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ok I know it's warpped rotor now. BUT how do I replace the accord rotor (the press in type)? I have only done 240sx/300zx rotors which is really ez to remove. __________________ 96 all suspension s14 SOLD 90 s13 coupe - SOLD Currently rocking 2002 BMW M3 w/ custom suspension. ButtonWillow, CA entire circuit drift/grip event by shock drifting spot for sale. Take over my spot for $150 only.