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Old Aug 20, 2024 | 11:16 AM
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Default Sierra Cosworth Sapphire 4x4 Turbo - Small vibration on the steering whell

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When I break I get a vibration on the steering wheel and steering column.

As I was told, this is a comum thing on these cars to happen, I have checked the front rotors and they seem fine, could it be the steering bushes ?

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Old Aug 20, 2024 | 02:06 PM
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Also check your TCA’s track control arms, these cause vibration through the steering wheel if they are in poor condition
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Old Aug 20, 2024 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by charlie luciano
Also check your TCA’s track control arms, these cause vibration through the steering wheel if they are in poor condition
Thanks 😊


Will check that later on the weekend, and update the result

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Old Aug 20, 2024 | 08:28 PM
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make sure you dont have a sticky caliper ,check your rubber brake bipes are in good condition and havent collapsed inwards
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Old Aug 20, 2024 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by james kiely
make sure you dont have a sticky caliper ,check your rubber brake bipes are in good condition and havent collapsed inwards
thanks for the update.

The car brakes strong and very well , I only have that annoying vibration on the steering wheel…will try to sort it out during the weekend 🙌


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even if it brakes well ,it doesnt mean the caliper is releasing properly jorge and can cause a vibration in the steering wheel
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Old Aug 21, 2024 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by james kiely
even if it brakes well ,it doesnt mean the caliper is releasing properly jorge and can cause a vibration in the steering wheel
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I’am getting more inclined to this possibility, because the car is used only a few times a year, so the caliper can indeed getting not to release properly, because of lack of usage.

I had similar problems with my other vintage cars….the solution is to use the car for some days or take it for a long ride on the country side, outside the motorway, to see if the problem disappears 👌

thanks for the help 🙌

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Normally the TCA to ARB bushes are very weak and can cause vibrations. Poly bushes should solve that.
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