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Sherrinonie
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Location: Santa Monica
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 Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2014 9:43 am Post subject: Front End Suspension |
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| Had new ball joints and bushings done. Now there is gyration/trembling of the steering when braking and going 60 or higher. Back in shop now. Suddenly happened after work was done. What could this be? Thanks!! |
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SCM
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Location: Bozeman MT
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| Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2014 9:59 am Post subject: Re: Front End Suspension |
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Hopefully just a bad alignment.
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Sherrinonie
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Location: Santa Monica
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| Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2014 10:23 am Post subject: |
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| Just found out its a severely warped rotor. How can this suddenly come about after new ball joints and bushings?? |
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hans j
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| Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2014 10:31 am Post subject: |
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Maybe they didn't torque the wheel? Or jacked the van up on the rotor end? I have found most radius rod bushings are pretty worn out and that may have upset the alignment when they pulled them off?
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danfromsyr
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| Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2014 10:35 am Post subject: |
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best case scenario, bad luck
worse case scenario they swapped your rotor for someone elses..
but possibly (*Idunno) reinstalling the rotor (*Idunno if/why) they have it adjusted too loose.
it's a PAIN when you are at the mercy of a repair facility
it's also a PAIN when you are your own mechanic and still have these unknown issues
(but they cost less)
less if you don't mind the time+aggravation+busted knuckles+sore back/knees+dirty hair + grease under your finger nails+time spent away from family/loved ones
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furrylittleotter
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| Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2014 10:52 am Post subject: |
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I bet it's actually your tyre pressure, alignment or both. It us possible to damage a rotor by torquing though.
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termuehlen 
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| Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 10:43 am Post subject: |
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I just had the same problem. Suddenly had steering wheel vibration when traveling over 65mph. Couldn't figure out what was going on. Took it to a good VW mechanic who couldn't find anything wrong but said that he noticed a very slight brake pedal pulse when first applying the brakes and said that was likely due to a slightly warped rotor. Replaced the front rotors and the vibration is gone.
Whether this could be related to your other repair, I can't say.
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tjet
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| Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 12:43 pm Post subject: |
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| What was the reason you took the van in the shop in the first place? It is possible that the work performed exposed a problem that was already there. It may have not been noticeable before. |
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MarkWard
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| Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 1:40 pm Post subject: |
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If the suspension had a lot of slop, it is possible the vibration was not making it up to you at the steering wheel. Tighten up the front end and you will feel everything.
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