1992 Acura Integra Brake Shake

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RAYMARINER
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Acura Integra 1992, Mileage: 173,000.
I bought front pads and rotors from Autozone last year, and installed them myself. After almost a year, the problem appeared again, that is when I press the brake pedal at 45 - 60 MPH, the steering wheel is shaking a little bit. I had a set of new tires installed last year, alignment was done at that time. I suspect the brake pads and rotors are not high-quality. I am thinking to try good quality of pads and rotors this time. My questions: 1. Is my suspection reasonable? 2. Are OEM parts better? 3. What about some pro parts that are more expensive? 4. What brand you recommend?
Thanks in advance.
Apr 21, 2006 at 7:45 AM
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LOSONE
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Zone rotors and pads are made in China and are good as what you pay. Good Honda rotors from NAPA are about $60.00 and are made in canada. Honda rotors are about $100.00.
Apr 21, 2006 at 8:50 AM
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Replace the inexpensive Autozone front rotors and pads with better-quality parts. NAPA Honda rotors (about $60, made in Canada) or genuine Honda rotors (about $100) are recommended over low-cost imported rotors.

Conversation Summary

A 1992 Acura Integra with 173,000 miles developed slight steering-wheel shake when braking at 45-60 mph about a year after the owner installed Autozone front pads and rotors. Tires and alignment were done around the same time. The owner suspected poor part quality and asked whether OEM or premium parts are better. The expert said Autozone rotors and pads are inexpensive Chinese parts and recommended better Honda rotors from NAPA or genuine Honda rotors.

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