Vibration in front end when accelerating

Tiny
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There is a tool you might be able to borrow or rent from an auto parts store that lends them called the "Chassis Ear". It is a set of six microphones, a switch box, and headphones. You clip the microphones to suspect points, then drive around while listening with the headphones. You can move the microphones around to zero in on the source of the noise. Be aware that many mechanics have never seen or even heard of this tool. Suspension and alignment mechanics use it to find rattles, squeaks, and other noises.
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Sunday, January 5th, 2020 AT 12:18 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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  • 1997 HONDA ACCORD
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
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  • 107,725 MILES
1997 Honda Accord LX mileage: 107,725. I began noticing a strong front-end vibration, which occurs when I depress the brakes, whether at higher speeds for necessary rapid braking, or in routine braking at 30 mph or less. The car is usually driven in the city, both stop-and-go and freeway. This car doesn't have ABS. This is the first real problem I have had with an unusually good vehicle over the years. Is this problem related to the brakes, or would you suggest I look at some other possible cause? Thank you very much for your help.
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Sunday, January 5th, 2020 AT 12:19 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Your vibration while braking is probably caused by the front rotors not being true. Replace the rotors if they are below the minimum thickness to be turned. Also, torque lug nuts so as to not distort the brake rotors.
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