Did I damage my wheel bearing(s)?, or WTH is going on??? Options

[conus00]

Couple days ago I came very close to having accident. Some jerk pulled a U-turn right in front of me and I ended up hammering my brakes so hard that I locked all four wheels and after maybe 30ft of skidding I stopped couple feet from that a$$hole. I was literally in a cloud of smoke from my tires so thick that I couldn't see anything behind me. Normally, I assume, that wheel/suspension components should be able to handle that amount of force with stock brake system but I have recently upgraded fronts to Willwood big brake kit and rear to GT disks. I haven't changed hubs or anything. Also, bear in mind, that majority of the components (not counting engine) are, most likely, original and hitting 230,000 miles mark.
That being said after this close call my car developed weird vibrations in front.
To best describe it:
It is not noticeable up until approx 65mph. After I hit that speed the cars has sort of bumpy feeling (like going over a whole bunch of tiny speed bumps). When I get close to 80mph the feeling of vibrations changes to, sort of almost a buzz.
Also I noticed that at the high speeds on highway (around 70-80mph) while turning into long curve (or changing lanes) the vibrations intensify. It's really hard to describe it.

I'm curious what might be causing this and how dangerous it is to drive in such condition. Also I'd like to know if it is in any way related to my near accident experience.

Thanks!

[brenton1919]

Couple days ago I came very close to having accident. Some jerk pulled a U-turn right in front of me and I ended up hammering my brakes so hard that I locked all four wheels and after maybe 30ft of skidding I stopped couple feet from that a$$hole. I was literally in a cloud of smoke from my tires so thick that I couldn't see anything behind me. Normally, I assume, that wheel/suspension components should be able to handle that amount of force with stock brake system but I have recently upgraded fronts to Willwood big brake kit and rear to GT disks. I haven't changed hubs or anything. Also, bear in mind, that majority of the components (not counting engine) are, most likely, original and hitting 230,000 miles mark.
That being said after this close call my car developed weird vibrations in front.
To best describe it:
It is not noticeable up until approx 65mph. After I hit that speed the cars has sort of bumpy feeling (like going over a whole bunch of tiny speed bumps). When I get close to 80mph the feeling of vibrations changes to, sort of almost a buzz.
Also I noticed that at the high speeds on highway (around 70-80mph) while turning into long curve (or changing lanes) the vibrations intensify. It's really hard to describe it.

I'm curious what might be causing this and how dangerous it is to drive in such condition. Also I'd like to know if it is in any way related to my near accident experience.

Thanks!

are your axles tight really good. and i would say your wheels maybe need to be balanced again, and it doesn't take much to knock are cars out of alignment might want to check that to. i think if it was your wheel bearing you would hear a grinding noise....anyone else?

This post has been edited by brenton1919: May 9, 2011 - 1:32 AM