Shimmy

Tiny
LIZA
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  • HONDA CIVIC
Could someone tell me why, when I apply the brakes going around 40-50, the steering wheel shimmys (wiggles )? This does not happen under 40mph. I have a 2000 Honda Civic XL. Thanks for the info. Liza
Wednesday, April 19th, 2006 AT 7:20 AM

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Tiny
BRUCE HUNT
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You have a small warpage of the rotors. Either have some look at them and check it or do it yourself by talking off the tire and rotating the wheel with a homemade gauge up to the rotor. The gauge should stay the same distance from the rotor. Any deviation and you can have them turned or replaced.
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Wednesday, April 19th, 2006 AT 7:19 PM

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