How do i know i need new struts? the tires have a strange wear pattern and it feels like the brakes pulse a lot but there not too old.

Your outer tie rod ends needs to be replaced and then align. The brakes is wearing quickly because your calipers are freezing up

Unforuntaly you didn't look closely enough at the vehicle you should of had someone who knew or a mechinic at least take a quick look before you sealed the deal .
However its not all over .It sounds like you need some front end work and if you got a good enough deal on the vehicle it might be worth repairing .
Have some one who knows look at it then if its to much money there laws in all states that may cover you depeneding on what kind of a deal you made with the other person involved with the deal if he is a dealer then I would think you have recourse

What kind of mechanic, an especially dealer has no recommendation for this? here does the shaking seem to come from? Front, rear, left, right? My first thoughts are get your tires balance and maybe rotated too. check your tires for funny wear patterns. If your tread seems to have a choppy feel or appearance, it is likely your shocks or struts needing replaced. But definitely try getting tires balanced first.

i know you changed roters out but i have found new ones from napa auto were out over 12 thousands each side ,and yes strut spring is a needed repair .

if you look under the wheelarch,above the front wheel,if you can see a strut surrounded by a spring,then you have both.(the damper is inside the strut)(ive put it this way so you can see for yourself.)NOW tyre wear,if your shockers have gone the wear pattern will be flat across the tyre tread/no tread/tread/no tread,and you will feel like you have square wheels.
to check shockers, push hard down on one corner,the car should bounce up,then down,then settle at its original height.no more.

HONDA Pilot struts do not require replace at specific mileage intervals or maintenance. Your vehicle’s struts should be checked annually. Struts wear out slowly and you may not notice gradual losses in ride comfort, handling and control. Excessive bouncing, rocking back and forth, drifting or nose- diving while braking, swaying, or cupping wear on the tires are some signs that your vehicle may have worn Struts. If you are purchasing new Struts for your HONDA Pilot consider premium Struts. Upgrading your struts usually improves overall ride quality, control and handling. Warn struts can increase the wear of tires, ball joints, steering linkage, springs and C.V. joints. Some original struts may be getting weak after 40,000 or 50,000 miles.

Failure symptoms: Vehicle continues to bounce after hitting bumps in roadway. Front suspension dives severely during hard braking. Swaying or rolling when at higher speeds. Signs of oil leaking from the shock rod seal. Clunking and banging noises coming from the strut may be signs of internal shock failure or strut mounts.

Sounds like you need a brake job (for shuttering when stopping), new tires because of un-even wear, and possibly an alignment (so the next pair of tires don't wear out. While they are checking, they should check the shock absorbers (struts). This is a fairly old car and will likely need stuts and alignment.

If money is tight, look into some used tires. The brake job is not critical until you hear noise. Keep the speed down if you can't afford the alignment and struts.

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A little more information would be good. However, start with the basics and work your way in as far as you need:

• If you have not been rotating tires about every 6000 miles you can get cupping
• If your current tires are cupped they have to be replaced to rid your self of any potential symptoms
• The alignment should be checked if you have been rotating
• When the alignment is done, the struts should be checked for leaks and/or wear

Might want to check your camber adjustments and look into shocks and struts. They could all be worn out but prolly the camber is off causing abnormal road noise and abnormal tire wear

I'm going to bet that you didn't do anything about checking the following:

1. Tie Rods and ball joints.
2. Shocks/struts...front and rear
3. Wheel balance
4. Condition of the tires.

If you don't know how to check the first two, do the following: jack front wheel up and insert a stand. Then take the bottom of the tire and pull up quickly and hard...does it 'click'? Now, do the same from front to back. Up and down wear is ball joints...side to side is tie rods. Get a mechanic to help you. Many chains will inspect for a modest fee.

If a tire is worn because of worn front end parts...the wheel can't hold a proper position in relation to the steering wheel...it wears the tires. They go out of balance and will shake at 25 mph. Check for rounded sidewalls and uneven wear. Replace the tires after getting new front end parts installed and aligned. Check your shocks/struts for excess wear or leaking. They contribute poor ride, to wear and sloppy handling