I bought '97 SSEI W/ 140,000 MILES, Runs Great, $1000.00 Have some small problems. Vibration rolling down hills, or anytime i'm rolling and let of the gas. I just put on 4 new Goodyears GS-H 225/60/16 & balanced Still vibrating. Any Ideas?
Thanks!
Gator

warped rotors is a very good possibilty. You put on tires, did they check rotors/pads.

Welcome, and please put year,model, trim in sig.

Thanks for your reply! front pads almost shot, rotors look to be original. Should I start with replacing front brakes or wheel bearings.
Gator

At the very minimum, I'd get new rotors & pads up front, rear shoes & drums might need replacement at 140K. then see how things are from there. You would hear hub assemblies (wheel bearings) sing when they begin to fail.

Good Point! I'll start with front rotors & pads. Were can I find cheap @ available w/ good quality. Should I go with OEM pads?

I put on alot of miles, I like ceramic pads. I never have a brake dust problem on the rims and they last abit longer than regular. I get most my parts from NAPA or AutoValue, because that'* all that available out here and I end up doing stuff on the spur of the moment or brake downs, so I just go with whats available.

Thanks sonoma_zr2 & markwb

I'm going to jump on it today. I'll keep you posted


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Wildcats-80

OK, Went to Advance Auto Parts 2-Rotors @23.97 each, Semi-metallic front pads @36.00 for the set. Installed them Sunday afternoon. Still have some vibration around 45mph or when braking. My neighbor has the A '97 SSEI w/ 70,000 miles on it. I had him drive it he thinks it might be the axle shafts. Anybody have any idea'* on what to look for next?
Thanks!
Gator

Gator...let me welcome you to the 1997 SSEi with 14X on it.

Jack the car up..put your hands at 3 and 9 on the wheel...wiggle and look for any play. Then got to 12 and 6 same thing. Anything?

And where are you located? Maybe we have a member nearby that can help.

I would look at motor mounts. When on the gas you are keeping tension on the drive train, when rolling you the drivetrain cam move about the cabin.

Jay