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shaqdeez · 12-06-2009, 01:06 PM

I gotta weird issue... After I drive my car for about 10 -15 mins continually, my steering wheel starts to wobble left to right. It even does it at low speeds (starting at 30 mph) and i notice some vibration in the front right side. When the wobble starts braking causes a vibration just as if my rotors were warped which they aren't. I took it to a shop and they said it's my wheel bearing that's causing this. He said when the bearing heats up it'll cause this vibration.

I know my wheel bearing is bad cuz it makes whooping noise but I've never heard of a bad bearing causing the symptoms above. I also checked the caliper to see if it was seized but it was fine and I JUST put brand new tires on as well.

Any ideas ? Thanks.

Ken · 12-06-2009, 01:11 PM

id change the bearing and go from there.

cakes · 12-06-2009, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken

id change the bearing and go from there.

^+1 and if that doesn't do it check your cv joints/driveshafts

shaqdeez · 12-06-2009, 04:55 PM

I'll try replacing the bearing.... Thanks Guys!

Just curious how would that cause my brakes to vibrate that way ?

Swift · 12-06-2009, 05:17 PM

bearing
CV shaft
brake caliper seizing

Alperovich · 12-06-2009, 05:18 PM

yup. start with the bearing, then goto axles. our axles are notorious for causing vibrations

shaqdeez · 12-08-2009, 05:28 PM

Just finished my bearing. Took it for a quick ride and it feels good so far. However, it was the same before until i've driven it for a few minutes. I'll give an update later if the problem comes back.

P.S.

That lower ball joint was a PITA to take off.... Tried w/ the Pitmans until i ripped the rubber apart. Had to change the lower ball joint after that point... Sucks.

Ken · 12-08-2009, 09:32 PM

dont forget to get it aligned.

shaqdeez · 12-09-2009, 04:24 PM

Unfortunately that didn't resolve my problem. I'm still getting that really odd vibration/hopping w/ lots of noise in the front right. The axle on that side has no rips on either inner or outer boots.

Is it possible that the calipers could appear to be good and then suddenly hang up after a few miles of driving?

Swift · 12-09-2009, 06:43 PM

yes its possible. I have had ALOT of braking issues with legend calipers.

A brake line could also be the problem

1) if you are driving(after alignment) and car is going straight...does it pull under braking?
2) after a trip, is one rotor hotter than the other? do you have more brake dust on one side?
3) IF you turn slightly does vibration go away?
4) does it get worse if you are going up hill?(and in gear to lag motor)

I would have told you not to do the bearing until you tested it but figured you knew how. my bad. sorry

12-06-2009, 01:06 PM	#1
shaqdeez Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 42 '03 BMW 540IA '93 ACURA Legend Sedan LS	Front end vibration I gotta weird issue... After I drive my car for about 10 -15 mins continually, my steering wheel starts to wobble left to right. It even does it at low speeds (starting at 30 mph) and i notice some vibration in the front right side. When the wobble starts braking causes a vibration just as if my rotors were warped which they aren't. I took it to a shop and they said it's my wheel bearing that's causing this. He said when the bearing heats up it'll cause this vibration. I know my wheel bearing is bad cuz it makes whooping noise but I've never heard of a bad bearing causing the symptoms above. I also checked the caliper to see if it was seized but it was fine and I JUST put brand new tires on as well. Any ideas ? Thanks. Last edited by shaqdeez; 12-06-2009 at 01:27 PM.

12-06-2009, 01:11 PM	#2
Ken ridin' high Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: land of the far left Posts: 1,520 '87 ACURA Legend Sedan Base Model	id change the bearing and go from there. __________________ . k e n

12-06-2009, 05:17 PM	#5
Swift Winterhart MFG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: mn Posts: 794 '93 ACURA Legend Coupe L '93 ACURA Legend Coupe LS '95 ACURA Legend Sedan LS '92 ACURA Legend Coupe LS '92 ACURA Legend Coupe LS	bearing CV shaft brake caliper seizing __________________ C35 H.O. build #2

12-06-2009, 05:18 PM	#6
Alperovich The Stig Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Port,FL Posts: 10,674 '94 ACURA Legend Coupe LS '94 ACURA Legend Coupe LS Real Name: The Stig	yup. start with the bearing, then goto axles. our axles are notorious for causing vibrations __________________ 94 KA8 DMM LS 6spd "MISTY" 2017-present 94 KA8 Milano LS 6spd "Milano" 2012-2017 RIP stupid camry 94 KA8 SGM LS 6spd "Annie" 2008-???top secret 94 KA7 DMM GS auto "Misty" 2008 RIP 93 KA8 GBP LS 6spd 2005-2008 RIP FOR SALE:dotORG + I<3myLegend(KA/KB) stickers! +more

12-08-2009, 09:32 PM	#8
Ken ridin' high Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: land of the far left Posts: 1,520 '87 ACURA Legend Sedan Base Model	dont forget to get it aligned. __________________ . k e n

12-06-2009, 04:55 PM	#4
shaqdeez Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 42 '03 BMW 540IA '93 ACURA Legend Sedan LS	I'll try replacing the bearing.... Thanks Guys! Just curious how would that cause my brakes to vibrate that way ?

12-08-2009, 05:28 PM	#7
shaqdeez Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 42 '03 BMW 540IA '93 ACURA Legend Sedan LS	Just finished my bearing. Took it for a quick ride and it feels good so far. However, it was the same before until i've driven it for a few minutes. I'll give an update later if the problem comes back. P.S. That lower ball joint was a PITA to take off.... Tried w/ the Pitmans until i ripped the rubber apart. Had to change the lower ball joint after that point... Sucks.

12-09-2009, 04:24 PM	#9
shaqdeez Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 42 '03 BMW 540IA '93 ACURA Legend Sedan LS	Unfortunately that didn't resolve my problem. I'm still getting that really odd vibration/hopping w/ lots of noise in the front right. The axle on that side has no rips on either inner or outer boots. Is it possible that the calipers could appear to be good and then suddenly hang up after a few miles of driving?

12-09-2009, 06:43 PM	#10
Swift Winterhart MFG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: mn Posts: 794 '93 ACURA Legend Coupe L '93 ACURA Legend Coupe LS '95 ACURA Legend Sedan LS '92 ACURA Legend Coupe LS '92 ACURA Legend Coupe LS	yes its possible. I have had ALOT of braking issues with legend calipers. A brake line could also be the problem 1) if you are driving(after alignment) and car is going straight...does it pull under braking? 2) after a trip, is one rotor hotter than the other? do you have more brake dust on one side? 3) IF you turn slightly does vibration go away? 4) does it get worse if you are going up hill?(and in gear to lag motor) I would have told you not to do the bearing until you tested it but figured you knew how. my bad. sorry __________________ C35 H.O. build #2

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