I posted on here before about a problem with pulsing brakes and shaking steering wheel and shifter. I got some excellent responses but I have one more question. First, I'll relate the problem more clearly.

The steering wheel shakes and the whole car vibrates noticably above ~50 mph. The brake pedal pulses strongly when braking. The steering wheel and shifter also pulse during braking.

I know that I've got a problem with bent wheels. I also know that I need new rear brake pads. Could these things alone be causing my problem or can I be reasonably sure that my rotors are also bent?

I've got a good excuse here to upgrade to 16" wheels but I want to do the brakes at about the same time if I can be sure that I need to replace them. I want to be sure though so that I don't fix a problem that isn't there.

I should also add that I've never done brakes before but it seems simple enough. Any tips for the first timer that anybody wants to add would be appreciated. Specifically, I want to know before I start, what exactly I need to get besides the rotors and pads. Are there any special tools that I need? I've read about problems with squealing. Is there something that I can do to fix that while I've got everything apart? What about a hardware kit? What is included in this, do I need it?

All replies are appreciated. Mention anything that you think is relevant. Don't worry about insulting my intelligence just because it seems obvious to you.

Thanks
Don Tibbetts

92 745T w/90K