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Jun 14th, 2017, 15:40 | #11 | |
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oooooh.... Kwik Fit.... "Tracking Sir? No problem. You also could do with pads and discs and those shocks seem to be leaking...." Yeah if the offset is outside Volvo specs that could be an issue. I think Volvo is 49.5mm to 52mm. Could be wrong though.
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Jun 14th, 2017, 15:44 | #12 |
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I had the vibration under braking on the previous C70, new discs & pads sorted it at first, but it was back inside 5000 miles. Eventually 2 years later the MOT picked up on the control arm rear bushes. As soon as they were fixed it went away.
I'd get the bushes looked at first, have them really pry at them more than they would for MOT standard (which I'm told is a lot lower than a decent service standard). If they do need to be replaced, you'll need to get the front tracking realigned anyway. For my money, the tracking is also the cause of the vibration at 75-80mph, I find that bad balance tends to be felt more like 60-65mph.
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How bad is the vibration, btw? Just barely feel on steering wheel or really bad?
If thats any concellation, I still have SLIGHT vibrations when braking now, and thats after last month when I had new discs, pads, tyres and wheels straightened & refurbished. Also my control arms were replaced 20k miles ago so maybe it can never be "perfect"
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Think I'll do the tracking as a first option, as the vibrations were there with the standard alloys (which David says are fine on his car) so maybe the tracking is the issue. |
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Might be worth checking wheel bearings for any play.
Mine had bad wobble before I bought it and the garage re-balanced the wheels, did the tracking and MOT showed worn wheel bearing. When picked up, all had gone.
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Different car and different style control arm, I know, but thinking about it the sort of varying vibrations at different speed, worse when braking, were showing on my 480 before I changed the control arms as part of refreshing various bits of the suspension.
If it's there when not braking it can't be brakes, must be something braking is making worse. I agree with the ideas of going down the decent tracking route and checking the control arm bushes next. David
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Surely better to fix the suspension and then do the alignment or you will need to do it twice.
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If money is no object I would replace all the discs and pads as well for peace of mind. Just done all 4 corners on mine recently over a bank holiday weekend. Nice DIY job if you are half decent with the spanners. Good luck Buddy hope you get it sorted........Leigh. |
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wobbly wobbles
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Do I Realy Want To Go To k***k f*t ???????? I think you will find the consensus of opinion on the Forum would be stay well away!!! they may have a Hunter, but it's no bl***y good if you don't how to!!! It may cost more in time i.e distance to travel and possibly cost,but go to a.... Recomended operator and get "a proper job" done! They should be able to advise if your track control arms are in need of attention. regards, keith.
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