A few weeks ago I questioned the forum about my car seeming to dive or pull on braking. I did not really solve this although the advice and comments were great and appreciated. But to continue, I noticed a slight oil stain by the drivers rear tire on the garage floor last week. I figured it to be some motor oil or something that followed the frame or other part that made a path to the location of the drip. But it was from the shock.
Now I think it is possible, likely in fact, that the dive I experienced was a shift in wieght from the left rear to the right front upon braking since without the shock the rear was loose. Any thoughts or experience?
I need to replace the rear shocks now of course. I would appreciate any advice about this. Should I just take it to the dealer here in Dallas or can a competent mechanic replace them? Should I buy Acura equipment or is there good reason to use aftermarket and if so, whose? I am thinking to replace the rear set, but is there any thought or reason to consider the front as well. My car is a 91 with 26K miles.
Thanks for your help everyone.
Bill
Now I think it is possible, likely in fact, that the dive I experienced was a shift in wieght from the left rear to the right front upon braking since without the shock the rear was loose. Any thoughts or experience?
I need to replace the rear shocks now of course. I would appreciate any advice about this. Should I just take it to the dealer here in Dallas or can a competent mechanic replace them? Should I buy Acura equipment or is there good reason to use aftermarket and if so, whose? I am thinking to replace the rear set, but is there any thought or reason to consider the front as well. My car is a 91 with 26K miles.
Thanks for your help everyone.
Bill