Ok Another problem

[Mike66]

Right I took four of the lads ( big blokes) And 4 sets of golf clubs down the duel carriage way today. Now at low speeds everything is sweet but when i go above 100 kph I can feel a vibration through the steering wheel .It feels like something is tightening up.Then when i brake i get some serious wheel wobble and it feels like the discs have lumps in them.

Is this likely to be warped discs or bearings?????? I didnt want to have to change both.

Thanks for any replies

Mike

[dirtydog]

I get this to some extent and my bearings have been done recently so I would guestimate the discs are slightly out.

There surely cannot be much more for you to replace on this car!?!?!


Hope you get it sorted.

[Mike66]

Oh too true !!! Just dont let the missus see this thread she will kill me!!!!!!

[That Ruddy Squirrel]

Come on Mike - admit it, you are just trying to get a "brand new" 2nd Gen aren't you ?

Seriously though, hope you have dealt with all the bugs now.


Trev

[Dog_Book]

Mine was similar until i put new discs on....now its smooth stoping all the way

[Mike66]

It definatly feels like iv been under the beast more than in it lately. But its another fun part of owning a surf.

Its not really had a lot of problems its just im not going to take any chances with it. Springs and shocks were a must / all supsension Balljoints were a precaution ,but i noticed a hell of a difference after i had done them.
And the rest is because i had too much time on my hands with a bit of cash burning a hole in my pocket


Anyway I seem to think looking at these threads that its par for the course!!!!

[laser_jock99]

Right I took four of the lads ( big blokes) And 4 sets of golf clubs down the duel carriage way today. Now at low speeds everything is sweet but when i go above 100 kph I can feel a vibration through the steering wheel .It feels like something is tightening up.Then when i brake i get some serious wheel wobble and it feels like the discs have lumps in them.

Is this likely to be warped discs or bearings?????? I didnt want to have to change both.

Thanks for any replies

Mike

The other thing that will cause these symptons is a jamed front brake piston. Before you go to the trouble (and expense) of replacing discs- drop the front calipers off to see if the pistons can be depressed (as if you were changing the pads). If you've got a seized one then you'll get 'wobble'.

Nevillef

[dirtydog]

The other thing that will cause these symptons is a jamed front brake piston. Before you go to the trouble (and expense) of replacing discs- drop the front calipers off to see if the pistons can be depressed (as if you were changing the pads). If you've got a seized one then you'll get 'wobble'.

Nevillef

actually i think that could be 'what i got'. when i brake hard and stop then pull away I can feel it unsticking... another job for my list.
Still at least my air horns are working again the post salisbury wash killed the relay.

[Mike66]

Thanks for the heads up on the calipers nev ,I checked them when i changed the wheel bearings and yes the drivers side was sticking . I freed them up and everythings fine.
Why does it always rain when i getunder the surf.???????????

Cheers guys

Mike