2000 Honda Civic Brake Shimmy

HONDA CIVIC
Avatar
LIZA
  • MEMBER
  • 1 POST
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
Apr 19, 2006 at 12:20 AM
Advertisement
Avatar
BRUCE HUNT
  • ✓Experienced Mechanic
  • 3,754 POSTS
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.
Apr 19, 2006 at 12:19 PM

Suggested Repair

Inspect the brake rotors for warpage or runout. If they deviate, have them turned or replaced.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 2000 Honda Civic reports steering-wheel shimmy when braking at about 40-50 mph, but not at lower speeds. The expert attributes this to slight rotor warpage and recommends checking rotor runout, then turning or replacing the rotors if they are out of true.

Related Repair Questions

Add a reply
Join 2CarPros for free, one of the most advanced car repair communities on the internet. From first-time drivers to seasoned mechanics, everyone is welcome to reply, share details, and get better answers. You can add a temporary image or video first; uploads are limited to 20 MB.

Ask a new question

Frequently Asked Problems for This Vehicle