Car has ridden with a shimmy for years. No one could tell me what the problem was. One mechanic finally said it was the rotors (two years ago), replaced them and car ran better but not perfect after that. After less than two years, the problem returned and again no one could tell me what the problem was. In fact, one mechanic diagnosed a tire problem, replaced my tires and didn't look any further. After it got progressively worse over the following 6 weeks, I brought it back and this time he found that the rotors were worn and needed replacing AGAIN. I have been trying to research why the rotors on this car are wearing out so quickly, but there aren't many references to it. Environment? Driving style? Other vehicle issues (tire balancing?, alignment?, suspension, shocks?)????? Could any of these things impact on brake or rotor wear?
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Car has ridden with a shimmy for years. No one could tell me what the problem was. One mechanic finally said it was the rotors (two years ago), replaced them and car ran better but not perfect after that. After less than two years, the problem returned and again no one could tell me what the problem was. In fact, one mechanic diagnosed a tire problem, replaced my tires and didn't look any further. After it got progressively worse over the following 6 weeks, I brought it back and this time he found that the rotors were worn and needed replacing AGAIN. I have been trying to research why the rotors on this car are wearing out so quickly, but there aren't many references to it. Environment? Driving style? Other vehicle issues (tire balancing?, alignment?, suspension, shocks?)????? Could any of these things impact on brake or rotor wear?
- J O., Camillus, NY, US