Car got the mega shakes!!

1. user_24931 Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2008 Crook, Durham Posts: 431 Saxo 1.6i Automatic mk1 VTR Engine

   #1 5th February 2010, 14:14

   I have fitted 5mm spacers to the rear wheels as they were rubbing on the inside. But now under breaking my car shakes like mad. Also If im driving along and gentle pull up my handbrake everything shakes. Any suggestions??
2. frankie Saxperience Addict Joined: Apr 2006 Frome, down deepest, darkest zummerset Posts: 12971 VTRallye

   #2 5th February 2010, 14:16

   hubcentric spacers? or the shitty universal ones?
3. user_10801 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Jul 2006 Somewhere nicer than you Posts: 32356 S2 Exige 240S, CLS63 AMG, Freelander

   #3 5th February 2010, 14:19

   what the hell would you pull the handbrake for when driving!?
4. user_24931 Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2008 Crook, Durham Posts: 431 Saxo 1.6i Automatic mk1 VTR Engine

   #4 5th February 2010, 14:23

   I never said I pulled it on. i just lifted it slighty to try and see if it was definatley the rear that was causing the shake.
   
   Yea mate universal ones. Could they just be warped?
5. Stevo123 Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Redcar Posts: 1971 2000 Posi Blue vtr

   #5 5th February 2010, 14:43

   Warped drums would cause shaking, don't know why you would only feel it after fitting spacers though-strange one mate. Have you messed with the brakes recently?
6. frankie Saxperience Addict Joined: Apr 2006 Frome, down deepest, darkest zummerset Posts: 12971 VTRallye

   #6 5th February 2010, 14:45

   not catching the body work.
   
   also, i would if though if they are incorrectly aligned they would through a wobbler.
   
   better of with the hubcentric ones, as all the pressure of the wheel is now on the bolts which will cause them to shear off.