carroll493d
Member Since: 27 Jun 2017
Location: Alderton
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Right. I don't travel on the motorway that much anyone, but when I did yesterday, when I braked when travelling above 65 I got a strong vibration through the steering wheel.
It doesn't happen below 55 and only when braking.
So I'm thinking lower arm bushes.
This leads me to my next point. I'm trying to sell as well and this obviously is a bit of a stumbling block.
I appreciate that I won't get the money I want for it anymore, but at the same time I'm loathe to sell it to WBAC or similar.
The best price I've had so far is £17850 From car shop Swindon.
Do I sell to them?
Wound someone on here offer a little more and take it?
Do I fix it and try again to get £19-20k
I need to get rid soon.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
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 26th Oct 2018 11:29 am |
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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
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sounds more like front discs - its been an issue for quite a few of us (do a search on here). Easier to swap than lower arm bushes.
Most common occurance is after having front dics and pads swpped and using non OEM discs.
Al Volvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
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| 26th Oct 2018 11:49 am |
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carroll493d
Member Since: 27 Jun 2017
Location: Alderton
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Thing is I haven't touched the front pads and discs at all. I'll offer a straight edge up to them but can't see how I wouldn't feel any vibration at any speed but fast
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| 26th Oct 2018 12:57 pm |
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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
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its a very subtle difference in braking, but I will put money on when you were braking above 65, its was quite gentle (to just scrub some speed off). If you braked harder the vibe would go away (you can of course try this to see if my thoughts are correct, at least it will remove one area that could be causing your issue).
If most of you driving is lower speed its likely that you are then braking more firmly as you are coming to a stop/etc.
The top comments here are when the discs are running out of line, you get the steering vibe under gentle high speed braking (but no vibe through the brake pedal), but if brake harder it pulls the discs back into line and the vibe stops.
Like it say, its just one thing to consider and fairly easy to prove/disprove.
Al Volvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
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| 26th Oct 2018 2:17 pm |
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Batfink
Member Since: 31 May 2017
Location: Isle of Sheppey
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I had similar on my D3 and when I changed the front discs and pads I found one of the pads was jammed in place. Could be as simple as new pads and a clean up of the holders required. 2006 TdV6 HSE.
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| 26th Oct 2018 2:44 pm |
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