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Old Oct 31, 2005 | 06:53 PM
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I have a really bad wheel wobble between 60 and 70 mph, Ive fitted a new set of alloys but it still does it at the exact same speed. Any ideas?
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Old Oct 31, 2005 | 07:10 PM
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Warped discs, shit pads, track rod ends, hubs, wheel bearings, tracking...try looking at these areas
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Old Oct 31, 2005 | 07:17 PM
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would it not do it at other speeds though? Im gonna get some new pads and discs but there drilled ang grooved cossie ones which means £££'s
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Old Oct 31, 2005 | 07:59 PM
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Had this on mine and when I changed the disc to new ones the problem was gone. Quite bizarre
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Old Oct 31, 2005 | 08:29 PM
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cheers very much, suppose i best get my hand in my pocket
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 06:19 PM
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Bought some black diamond cossie discs and pads today, and a new air filter because mine looks buggerd . Hope it cures the problem or I'll...........
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 06:21 PM
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See what happens....remember to bed the brakes in before stamping on them at speed
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Yeah good point, dont fancy re-arranging the local roundabouts lol
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 06:33 PM
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It's not just that, but IF the problem is warped discs etc they are just going to warp again
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 06:36 PM
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Oh I see, well cheers for that I didn;t have any idea. I just really hope it is them because I'm running low on £££'s and its booked in to go on the rollers next week. Another £100
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its your tyres need ballancing!!!!
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by ze-vh phil
its your tyres need ballancing!!!!
And you know this exactly how?
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 11:35 PM
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I had a problem like this and changed everything on the front end only to find out that it was the tolerance bush behind the steering wheel little tiny plastic bush that cost less than a £1 from Fords worth changing the bearing in there aswell the whole lot was less than a fiver. Might save you some £££££ if its not your discs.
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Cheers, I'll have a look cos I'm not to sure what you mean. I've got a 2 inch crack in one of my discs so I think I best change them anywat
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Originally Posted by ze-vh phil
its your tyres need ballancing!!!!
I did say that I have put a brand new set of alloys on!! [/quote]
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