[DML] Re: Shimmy when you apply brakes

[William T Wilson <fluffy@xxxx>]

On Sun, 6 Feb 2000 sgskbm@xxxx wrote:

> My car seems to shimmy when you apply the brakes. The stearing wheel
> shakes but everything else works. Any ideas? The car has 9,500 miles

You probably have warped rotors. It's possible to damage them if the
brakes have been serviced carelessly. It's even possible to damage them
if the wheel lugs are tightened incorrectly. On a car with precision
suspension it is very important to follow all torquing recommendations to
the letter.