The front brake rotors can warp and cause a vibration when braking. The rotors will need to be machined or in cases where they are worn to thin, replaced to correct this issue.
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Most reported 1993 Honda Prelude problems
Misaligned Shift Fork May Cause Transmission to Grind on Upshift
On some models the manual transmission fifth gear can grind on upshift due to a misaligned fifth shift fork. The transmission will have to be removed and disassembled and the fifth gear, the fifth sleeve set and the fifth gear shift fork will have to be replaced to repair this issue.
Uninsulated damper mounts may cause jingling noise from rear
On some models a jingling noise from the rear can be heard due to uninsulated damper mounts. Both rear damper mounts will need to be insulated to quiet the noise.
Moisture in rear wheel bearing may cause noise
On certain models moisture can get into the rear wheel bearing and cause a noise. Replacing the rear bearing and hub will repair this problem.
Corosion in the radio antenna mast
Fuel fill door does not open far enough to clear body
On certain models the fuel fill door does not open far enough to clear the body. Installing an improved fuel door spring from Honda will fix this issue.