  re: Brake strangeness  In my old 4000Q, I too experienced a
rotating sensation (reality really) when hitting the brakes.  It
wasn't the brakes at all.  It was my rear control arm bushings,
or lack of same. The bushings were toast, the wheel was
"cocking" (severe toe change), and the car was making  an abrupt
and disconcerting change of direction.  Often, at speed, I felt
I was going to hit a wall :-()  Check the bushings, front and
rear.  They go, and go quickly.  You will greatly prefer the car
once they are  Grant Lenahan