Steering wheel shakes on braking.
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12-03-02, 09:04 AM
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Steering wheel shakes on braking.
'97 Geo Metro LSI, 118k miles. While braking from highway speeds the steering wheel shakes/vibrates. Is this an alignment/brake/balance thing? How can I determine the problem if there are a few possibilities?
Thanks in advance,
Cshaner
Thanks in advance,
Cshaner
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12-03-02, 10:12 AM
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Warped rotors.
Thanks guys! I'll check that out and let yall know. Now if I could just find out how to look even remotely cool while driving a Geo Metro..............
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12-03-02, 01:30 PM
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dont worry about being cool
It also sounds like warped brake rotars you can get a dial indicator and mount it on a stand and check for runout.Dont worry about looking cool just put on some cheap sunglasses and you are there.
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12-06-02, 08:24 AM
my sister used to have an early 90's geo metro with the same problem. she had the same problem with the rotors and had them turned instead of replaced. the problem returned within 3 months i believe. so i would suggest replacing them. 
also on her car the rotors were pressed on, instead of using a nut and cotter pin like every other car on the road. she had to call a half dozen shops before she found one that had the correct tools to take of the rotors. something to think about.
also on her car the rotors were pressed on, instead of using a nut and cotter pin like every other car on the road. she had to call a half dozen shops before she found one that had the correct tools to take of the rotors. something to think about.
