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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 01:40 PM
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vibration when accelerating

I had my pads/rotors changed this past weekend. on the drive home on the interstate, I noticed a vibration of the entire car when accelerating. If i let of the gas and coast, or maintain a constant speed, the vibration goes away. I got home and removed the wheels, check the lugs and torque. the problem still persists. I can only feel the vibration at higher speeds 60+. Seems like if it was an balance issue, that it would do it consistently, not just when accelerating. normal city driving is perfectly fine, brakes and all work great....any ideas?
 
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 06:45 PM
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Vibration only upon acceleration is usually a sign of a u-joint or drive shaft issue. Thats the only help i can be, i hate to say. Hopefully it is an easy fix, and nothing to expensive.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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From: Washington. No, the other one.
Check and see if the shop knocked a wheel balancing weight off while they were doing the brakes.
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 08:29 PM
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i'll check the weights, and i guess have the dealer check it out while I have it this weekend with other warranty work.
 

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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 08:01 AM
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also make sure calipers are releasing fully from the brakes
 
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