my legend shake when I accelerate - Acura Forum

AC95 · 07-08-07, 10:37 PM

Today, I change my brake pad. I thought it would solve the problem of the car shaking. When I accellerate and goes above 20 mph it start to shake from the right tire.(passenger side) I took off my tire and I saw there was a nail on the tire. Could this be the problem? I also thought it could of been my rotors. I am not sure why this car shakes. Can anyone help me?

GrtOutdoorsAZ · 07-08-07, 11:08 PM

edit: yea if it's happening at 20mph, rotate and balance the tires first

OEM Bob · 07-08-07, 11:41 PM

An out of balanced tire could indeed cause the shaking problem. Could be the CV joints, or tie rod ends. But lets look the nail in the tire first. Typically if a car shakes when braking its most likely the rotors.

If you removed the nail has the shaking stopped? (Assuming the tire has been patched and re-balanced)

If it still appears at around 20MPH does it go away at higher speeds?

Let us know
Good Luck
OEM Bob

AC95 · 07-09-07, 11:12 PM

all 4 tire have been balance,rotate,i've change the inner tire-rod about 1month ago. it shake when I accelerate.My brake hose are damages as well. it doesn't shake when i push the brakes only when I accelerate.

GrtOutdoorsAZ · 07-10-07, 12:25 AM

well if it's on acceleration, you better check the axles and CV boots. Especially getting the vibration at such low speeds

brake pads have nothing to do with it.

before replacing both front axles, I was getting terrible vibrations....almost like I was driving over speed bumps. It would happen randomly, and only on acceleration.

EX: I'd be driving 70mph on the highway...doing fine. Then all of a sudden it's vibrating bad...like I'm on the shoulder warning patch of the highway....so I let off the gas and coast....NO vibrations. Touch the gas pedal and boom...vibration city. Took it in and both my axles were shot...one CV boot was torn and all the grease had emptied out...the other one seemed ok. And I really trust my mechanic - but he did show me the old axles afterwords.

Does this sound like what's happening to you?

OEM Bob · 07-10-07, 11:50 PM

The CV joints as I mentioned as well as another member pointed out. The rubber boots deteriorate over time. Water, salt and dirt, etc...get into the joint and its good bye joint.

Inspect the boot to see if its cracked or torn..or better yet take it to a good front end shop.

Good luck
OEM Bob

husker1 · 07-17-07, 01:45 PM

I would also recommend looking at the rotors since those parts are notorious for warping. Based on his follow up, what about the damage done to the brake lines?

07-08-07, 10:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
AC95 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 25 Your Mood: Car 1: Suburu Car 2: Acura Legend 95	my legend shake when I accelerate Today, I change my brake pad. I thought it would solve the problem of the car shaking. When I accellerate and goes above 20 mph it start to shake from the right tire.(passenger side) I took off my tire and I saw there was a nail on the tire. Could this be the problem? I also thought it could of been my rotors. I am not sure why this car shakes. Can anyone help me? __________________ acura legend 95 coupe: - white exterior - black interior -air intake -jdm headlite -jdm taillite [IMG]http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/5416/legend95iw3.th.png[/IMG] new image of my acura legend

07-08-07, 11:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
GrtOutdoorsAZ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Age: 32 Posts: 33 Your Mood: Car 1: '94 Legend GS 6MT Car 2: '91 Legend L sedan	edit: yea if it's happening at 20mph, rotate and balance the tires first __________________ '94 GS 6MT Exterior: jdm headlights <> paint job <> retro '91-'93 OEM fogs & bumper <> 17" Konigs Performance: tuned Apexi SAFCII <> Sr5Guy chipped ECU <> Blackend engine damper <> MLS strut bar <> sr79labrat pulleys <> OBX headers <> Custom Y-pipe, Magnaflow Cat & Resonator, Stromung B-pipe & Muffler (All 2.5") <> TB Bypass <> RJ CAI w/ AEM bypass valve <> cross drilled/slotted rotors <> RJ short shifter <> ground wires Interior: Kenwood DDX6019 w/ NAV & Ipod, 2-tone leather Last edited by GrtOutdoorsAZ : 07-09-07 at 01:17 AM.

07-08-07, 11:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
OEM Bob Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Matamoras, Pa. Age: 54 Posts: 400 Your Mood: Car 1: '06 Acura MDX/Navi Car 2: '06 Honda Pilot/Navi	Could be several reasons why An out of balanced tire could indeed cause the shaking problem. Could be the CV joints, or tie rod ends. But lets look the nail in the tire first. Typically if a car shakes when braking its most likely the rotors. If you removed the nail has the shaking stopped? (Assuming the tire has been patched and re-balanced) If it still appears at around 20MPH does it go away at higher speeds? Let us know Good Luck OEM Bob __________________ Both Vehicles have: OEM GPS Navigation OEM Mud Flaps OEM Side Window Visors OEM Fogs OEM Cargo Net OEM All Season Rubber Floor Mats OEM Trunk Liner OEM Black Side Steps OEM Hood Deflector OEM Rear Color Camera US Gov't ECM/ECCM Pods US Gov't 2000 RPM/.50CAL mobile Phalanx System Aftermarket N.I.J. Level 5 Automotive Armor Aftermarket N.I.J. Level 4 Ballistics Glass And the bauble head dog on the dash whose head moves when you stop the truck. Just checking to see if you're awake! Fomer Owner of: 93 Legend LS, 93 Integra, 96 Integra, 97 3.2TL, 2000 RL w/Navi, 2003 Odyssey EXL w/Navi , 2004 TSX w/Navi

07-09-07, 11:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
AC95 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 25 Your Mood: Car 1: Suburu Car 2: Acura Legend 95	all 4 tire have been balance,rotate,i've change the inner tire-rod about 1month ago. it shake when I accelerate.My brake hose are damages as well. it doesn't shake when i push the brakes only when I accelerate. __________________ acura legend 95 coupe: - white exterior - black interior -air intake -jdm headlite -jdm taillite [IMG]http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/5416/legend95iw3.th.png[/IMG] new image of my acura legend

07-10-07, 12:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
GrtOutdoorsAZ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Age: 32 Posts: 33 Your Mood: Car 1: '94 Legend GS 6MT Car 2: '91 Legend L sedan	well if it's on acceleration, you better check the axles and CV boots. Especially getting the vibration at such low speeds brake pads have nothing to do with it. before replacing both front axles, I was getting terrible vibrations....almost like I was driving over speed bumps. It would happen randomly, and only on acceleration. EX: I'd be driving 70mph on the highway...doing fine. Then all of a sudden it's vibrating bad...like I'm on the shoulder warning patch of the highway....so I let off the gas and coast....NO vibrations. Touch the gas pedal and boom...vibration city. Took it in and both my axles were shot...one CV boot was torn and all the grease had emptied out...the other one seemed ok. And I really trust my mechanic - but he did show me the old axles afterwords. Does this sound like what's happening to you? __________________ '94 GS 6MT Exterior: jdm headlights <> paint job <> retro '91-'93 OEM fogs & bumper <> 17" Konigs Performance: tuned Apexi SAFCII <> Sr5Guy chipped ECU <> Blackend engine damper <> MLS strut bar <> sr79labrat pulleys <> OBX headers <> Custom Y-pipe, Magnaflow Cat & Resonator, Stromung B-pipe & Muffler (All 2.5") <> TB Bypass <> RJ CAI w/ AEM bypass valve <> cross drilled/slotted rotors <> RJ short shifter <> ground wires Interior: Kenwood DDX6019 w/ NAV & Ipod, 2-tone leather

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07-10-07, 11:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
OEM Bob Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Matamoras, Pa. Age: 54 Posts: 400 Your Mood: Car 1: '06 Acura MDX/Navi Car 2: '06 Honda Pilot/Navi	Yep look at the CV joints The CV joints as I mentioned as well as another member pointed out. The rubber boots deteriorate over time. Water, salt and dirt, etc...get into the joint and its good bye joint. Inspect the boot to see if its cracked or torn..or better yet take it to a good front end shop. Good luck OEM Bob __________________ Both Vehicles have: OEM GPS Navigation OEM Mud Flaps OEM Side Window Visors OEM Fogs OEM Cargo Net OEM All Season Rubber Floor Mats OEM Trunk Liner OEM Black Side Steps OEM Hood Deflector OEM Rear Color Camera US Gov't ECM/ECCM Pods US Gov't 2000 RPM/.50CAL mobile Phalanx System Aftermarket N.I.J. Level 5 Automotive Armor Aftermarket N.I.J. Level 4 Ballistics Glass And the bauble head dog on the dash whose head moves when you stop the truck. Just checking to see if you're awake! Fomer Owner of: 93 Legend LS, 93 Integra, 96 Integra, 97 3.2TL, 2000 RL w/Navi, 2003 Odyssey EXL w/Navi , 2004 TSX w/Navi

07-17-07, 01:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
husker1 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Midwest Age: 35 Posts: 1,173 Your Mood:	I would also recommend looking at the rotors since those parts are notorious for warping. Based on his follow up, what about the damage done to the brake lines? __________________ Duty, Honor, Country. Those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be. They are your rallying points: to build courage when courage seems to fail; to regain faith when there seems to be little cause for faith; to create hope when hope becomes forlorn. -General Douglas MacArthur

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