Saphire problems
Mar 1, 2013 | 02:41 PM
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Saphire problems
Hi guys I got a sierra saphire that shakes when you brake and has a drone noise more of a rumble from the back any ideas
I was thinking warped discs and dodgy diff perhaps any ideas guys
Mar 1, 2013 | 02:58 PM
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warped discs and wheel bearing or diff
Mar 1, 2013 | 03:02 PM
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That's what I was thinking mate how can I check the diff?
Mar 1, 2013 | 03:13 PM
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Meant to say its only noisy when under load if I let of the throttle it's quiet
Mar 1, 2013 | 03:21 PM
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Check the diff to beam bolts
Mar 1, 2013 | 03:33 PM
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Anything else mate? What about bushes would they cause the noise?
Mar 1, 2013 | 11:56 PM
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I've found that seized/rough top mount bearings gave a bad vibration under braking.
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