My car never would shake at 75mph! They did rotate the tires... The idling
is good but I've just noticed that the engine vibrates a little more than it
used to before the tune up. The acceleration seems to be normal but it's
definetely something with the tires... or the brake pads.

I'll be doing an alignment tomorrow and if that doesn't fix the problem, I
would bet the suspension would be the problem?

I can't hear any scraping of the breaks but I do break often and I think I'm
one of those "break-aholics"!! haha! I hope it I can wait a little before
changing the breaks because I'm broke after these latest fixes I had to do!

Thank you!

Jason

"E. Meyer" > wrote in message
...
> On 10/15/04 7:33 AM, in article
> , "Jason"
> > wrote:
>
>> I've just went for my major tune-up (maintenance) changing spark plugs,
>> checking brakes and oil change. After getting back my car (Honda Civic
>> hatchback 98) I noticed that the car while driving over the speed of
>> 120km/h
>> (or 75mph) I can feel the steering wheel shake and the car wanting to
>> "turn"
>> to the left... I'm thinking it could be just a alignment and everything
>> should be fine?
>
> Did it shake before the tuneup? Did they rotate the tires? If it just
> started this shaking after the tuneup and the tires were not changed, the
> shake could be a misfire in the engine - which would mean they somehow
> botched the tuneup. How smoothly does it idle? How is the acceleration
> compared to before the tuneup?
>
> If they did rotate the tires, then the shake could be a tire out of
> balance,
> a tire failing or some suspension part has been damaged.
>
> Pulling to one side can be caused by a failing tire (which could also
> explain the shake), alignment, failing or damaged suspension component, or
> a
> sticking brake caliper. Take a close look at the front left tire for
> bulges
> or any variation in its shape - it could be in the process of coming
> apart.
>>
>> Also I was told that my front disc was almost finished and my break pads
>> as
>> well, anyone have any good ideas for me to save some cash? (Should I buy
>> used, should I wait a little before changing?)
>
> This could also explain your pull to the left, if the left caliper is
> sticking or the pad is completely gone. Do you hear a metallic scraping
> noise when you apply the brakes? The longer you wait, the more it will
> cost, as the pads grind up the rotor. Also would greatly reduce your
> ability to stop the car once the pads are completely gone.
>
> You do not want used brake parts, but you can save some money if you buy
> the
> rotors from someplace other than the Honda dealer.
>
>>
>> Thanks for every response (I had great help for my "Check Engine" light
>> in
>> the Honda newsgroups!)
>>
>> Jason
>>
>>
>